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The Somerville Museum is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization supported by membership, admission, donations, and grants. There are lots of ways to help the museum continue providing innovative community programming. We are currently running a few fundraisers that would greatly benefit from your donation!
Please note that these are donations that go towards the general operating budget which supports, programming, staffing, and overhead. But, this is NOT considered a membership. If you would like to become a member, please visit our membership page.
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The Somerville Museum, which opened in the mid-1920’s, has seen many challenges over the years and has always found a way to persevere. However, as a non-profit, mostly volunteer-run organization, we couldn’t do this without our members and donors. On average, it costs $70/week for electricity, $20/week for the alarm system, $15/week for internet and website as well as other utilities necessary to keep the Museum open and functioning.
There are many ways you can help. Renew your membership if you haven’t already, purchase a gift membership for a friend, neighbor or relative. Donations are always welcome and be done easily through our website, mail, or in-person. Your continued support means everything and we simply couldn’t do what we do without you.
Sponsorships
Are you a business or local organization looking for an opportunity to support the museum with the added benefit of promotion? Click on the form below if you’re interested in helping to sponsor an exhibition or program.
$500–$1,000
Business logo and/or company name promotion on the exhibition webpage on our website.
$1,000 –$2,500+
Business logo and/or company name promotion on the exhibition’s webpage.
Business logo included on:
Postcards (these are given out to around the city, at farmers markets, outdoor events, etc.)
Posters (these are posted at local businesses, libraries, etc.)
Banners (we install a large banner in front of the museum)
Email mailings and social media
Acknowledgements wall panel in the exhibition
All sponsors will be invited to the opening exhibition reception.
Sponsorship Form
ACCESS FOR ALL & More Campaign
Our Capital Campaign Goal:
Phase 1 & 2 = $2.75 million
Check out the GiveButter fundraising site to see how close we are to raising the rest of our goal!
Access for All inevitably raises the question, Access to What? The goal of this campaign is not the elevator in and of itself, but the freedom that having easy movement between floors will give to those looking to enjoy an art exhibition or a musical concert, to participate in a workshop by local craftspeople or teachers, and/or to consult and share the collections in a way that has never been available before. To learn more about this project and campaign visit the Access for All & More page. To learn more about the construction progress, visit the construction blog.
Pisa Family Endowment Fund
Long-time Museum member and mother of Regina Pisa, Trustee and President Emeritus, passed away on July 14th. Josephine was a beloved member of the community and will be sorely missed. The Pisa Family Endowment Fund has been set up in her honor. Please consider donating to this fund in lieu of sending flowers.
Thomas Battinelli Endowment Fund
Thomas Battinelli, the husband of Evelyn Battinelli, Executive Director of the Museum, was a beloved member and volunteer. For years, Tom and Evelyn worked hard to keep the doors open to the public. Setting up chairs for lectures and music events, staying late to close up, and promoting the Museum endlessly. Without Tom’s hard work the Museum would not be what it is today. Please consider donating to this fund to keep his memory alive and help the Museum strive. Donations are accepted with the link below, cash and checks. Checks can be made out to the Somerville Museum, Thomas Battinelli Endowment Fund, One Westwood Road, Somerville MA, 02143.