You can help support our mission to collect, preserve and present St. Charles history by joining the St. Charles History Museum as a member today! 

Become a Member

All members of the St. Charles History Museum receive free admission to the Museum, discounted access to Museum programs, a 10% discount at the Museum Gift Shop, reduced research fees, a subscription to our quarterly newsletter The Charlemagne, and knowing that your monetary support is helping to collect, preserve, and present our local history.

General Membership 

Family $50

Membership benefits for two adults and two children or grandchildren under the age of 18, plus access to Members Only archives on the website. Additional children can be added to a Family Membership for $5 each.

Adult Plus $45

Membership benefits for one adult and a guest to all Museum and member activities, plus access to Members Only archives on the website.

Adult $30

Membership benefits for one adult plus access to Members Only archives on the website.

Student $25

Membership benefits for one high school or college student.

To add additional children, select the Family Membership, add to cart, fill out form,  return to this page to add the additional children to your cart and then checkout. 


Annual Donors

Historian $100+ 

Includes all Adult benefits plus free admission for one adult to Members events.

SS Jones $250+

Includes all Historian level benefits plus free admission for two adults to Members events.

McCornack $500+

Includes all SS Jones level benefits plus early access to Members events (including exhibit previews) and recognition in The Charlemagne newsletter.

Farnsworth $1,000+

Includes all McCornack level benefits plus priority registration for Museum events, recognition on the website, and recognition on the Donor Wall.

Charlemagne $5,000+

Includes all Farnsworth level benefits plus recognition at the Annual Members Meeting, a Featured Article in The Charlemagne newsletter, and special recognition on the Donor Wall.


Community Supporter Membership

A Community Supporter Membership to the St. Charles History Museum shows your support for preservation of the rich cultural heritage of St. Charles. 

History is the cornerstone of a vibrant community, and we strive to offer both residents and visitors unparalleled access to these cultural treasures. 

Support from the local business community is paramount to our efforts.  Together, local businesses and cultural institutions create a dynamic, thriving community where residents can live, work, play, and learn in their own backyards.

A Community Supporter Membership entitles you to many exciting benefits and opportunities for collaboration with the St. Charles History Museum.  A membership not only enhances your business’s community involvement, but also offers valuable perks like recognition in the museum’s print and web materials, and free or discounted use of our archive. 

Non-Profits $100

Receive recognition in The Charlemagne newsletter, and on the website.  All nonprofits must be a 501©3 registered organization to qualify. 

Community Partners $250+

Available to businesses and organizations in the St. Charles community, receive recognition in The Charlemagne newsletter and on the website.


Want to make an ADDITIONAL donation?

Help care for the Museum's permanent collection and archives, or sponsor one of our rotating temporary exhibits.

Collection Care Sponsor 

Sponsor the upkeep and reorganization of the extensive collection of the St. Charles History Museum. Sponsors will be recognized on the website and in promotional Museum materials.

Temporary Exhibit SPONSOR 

Sponsor a temporary exhibit at the St. Charles History Museum. Sponsors will be recognized at the exhibit itself and in promotional materials including Facebook, Twitter, e-mails, and The Charlemagne newsletter.

ANNUAL PERMANENT EXHIBIT SPONSOR 

Sponsor the main permanent exhibit for the St. Charles History Museum. Sponsors will be recognized in the exhibit, on the website, and in promotional Museum materials.

Buy your membership today

The St.Charles History Museum accepts membership and sponsorship applications and fees by check, cash, or credit card at the History Museum Gift Shop or by mail.

To purchase an annual membership, please select your desired membership level below and then email info@stcmuseum.org with your information.

Purchase A Membership

To purchase an annual donor membership or sponsorship, please email your information, including desired membership or sponsorship, to info@stcmuseum.org and donate the desired amount below.