Support the Museum

Why give to the Catalina Island Museum?

People give to the Catalina Island Museum knowing that they are supporting the only museum in Avalon and the sole institution dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Catalina Island's rich history, culture and art. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the museum's impact is felt throughout Southern California: through visitors and residents touched by our exhibitions and programing.

Under the leadership of our Board of Trustees and Executive Director, Dr. Michael De Marsche, the museum is reaching even higher: to become one of the best museums in Southern California.

Learn more about:

Support through membership

Patrons Society

Sponsor a program or exhibition

Making a donation

All donations, sponsorships and memberships to the Catalina Island Museum are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The Catalina Island Museum is a privately operated, 501(c)3 non profit organization.

Membership

Perhaps no single destination on Catalina Island is as popular with residents and visitors alike as the Catalina Island Museum. Growth in museum membership has been dramatic. In February of 2011 the museum had fewer than 300 members. Today, our membership is at a record 1,800 members and growing! Members to the museum enjoy:

Unlimited FREE admission for an entire year
Membership card
15% discount in the Museum Store
FREE admission to Special Exhibitions Opening Receptions catered by Steve's Steakhouse
FREE access to the Time Traveler's Network of more than 250 participating museums nationwide.
And much more...

Become a member today and help the museum reach its goal of 2000 members by 12/14/12:

Patrons Society

The Patrons Society is the Catalina Island Museum's most prestigious giving group. The society was formed to engage individuals interested in supporting the vision that guides the museum into the future. Society members gain unparalleled access to the leadership of the museum and enjoy special benefits from our business partners throughout Avalon. In addition, Patrons Society members receive invitations to dinners, films and other events with the distinguished lecturers, authors and artists that visit the museum every year.

Become a Patrons Society member today:

Sponsorship

The Catalina Island Museum has a large and growing audience. Admission to the museum is up 62 percent and more than 55,000 people visited the museum in 2011.

Much of the museum's success can be attributed to our innovative special exhibition schedule.

Exhibition Sponsorship

Prominent recognition on all Catalina Island Museum printed materials related to the exhibition
Recognition for one year on the Catalina Island Museum's Donor Wall located in the museum
Name recognition on the title wall of the exhibition
Private tour for eight people of the exhibition by the Museum Curator and Executive Director
20 passes to the exhibition and the exhibition opening

Donations

Make a donation today:

If you would like to learn more about giving opportunities please contact our Director of Development and Membership. We accept memorial gifts, bequests and stock transfers. We also encourage special gifts like charitable remainder trusts.

Supporters & Friends

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