March is Membership Month at local museums. You can get special deals. Here's a list of what they are offering
Aerospace Museum of California – The Aerospace Museum is offering special Family Memberships for just $100 a year (for 2 adults and up to 4 children, ages 17 & younger) that include free annual admission, 10 percent discount in the Gift Shop, an invitation to members-only events, and additional membership to 1,100other museums worldwide (in partnership with NARM – North American ReciprocalMuseum Association). For more, please visit www.aerospaceca.org/membership.
California State Railroad Museum Foundation – The California State Railroad Museum offers a variety of membership levels that include free annual admission to the museum, as well as free coach tickets on the excursion train ride during the regular season, 10 percent discount in the Museum Store, an invitation to members-only events, and additional membership to 1,100 other museums worldwide (in partnership with NARM – North American Reciprocal Museum Association). For more, please visit www.Californiarailroad.museum/get-involved
Crocker Art Museum – New members during March will receive an additional three free months with the purchase of an annual membership when using promo code SAM2022. Crocker relies heavily on member support to help make art experiences accessible to everyone in our community. Member benefits include free and discounted programs, lectures, concerts, and classes; free general admission; members-only events and exhibition previews; ArtLetter magazine; plus discounts at the Museum Store. For more, visit www.CrockerArt.org/membership.
Maidu Museum & Historic Site – With exhibits inside the museum that feature California Indian traditional practices plus an outdoor trail with bedrock mortars, ancient petroglyphs, native plants, and animals, the Maidu Museum & Historic Site in Roseville is offering a freeMaidu Museum mug with every membership purchased or renewed this March. Plus, they have updated membership levels and started a yearlong membership drive for 2022. For more, please visit www.roseville.ca.us/museum (follow the “Get Involved” and “Become a member” links).
Sacramento History Museum – New members who join during the month of March will receive an extra two months of membership that include free admission to the SacramentoHistory Museum, discounts in the Museum Store, tours, and special events. Plus, because the Museum participates with the Time Travelers reciprocal program, basic memberships receive free admission or discount benefits at more than 300 museums across the country. Those who become Premium members also enjoy NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum) benefits at more than 1,100 museums nationwide, including free admission. For more information, please visit www.sachistorymuseum.org/getinvolved/become-a-member.
SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity – The region’s newest museum to open is currently offering 10 percent off all membership during the month of March using the codeMARCH22. With several levels from which to choose, annual memberships provide unlimited admission to the Science Center, exclusive member discounts, and many VIP perks. For more information, visit www.visitmosac.org/support/membership/
About Sacramento Area Museums (SAM) Comprised approximately 25 greater Sacramento area museums working in partnership with Visit Sacramento, SAM’s mission is to raise awareness of local museums by giving the community the opportunity to discover the region’s fine art, history, and science treasures. SAM achieves its mission through implementing cooperative promotions and developing strategic marketing alliances, by encouraging sharing of knowledge and resources among its partner institutions. For more information, visit www.SacMuseums.org.
