We are a museum created by and for the Alachua County community. As a member, you are a stakeholder in the preservation of our collective history and assist us in sharing it with the greater region.
What does your membership support?
- Continued care of our four historic buildings
- Permanent and temporary exhibits
- Collections care
- Expanded programs
All memberships purchased prior to October 1 will be valid through January 1. Memberships purchased after October 1 will roll over to January 1 of the next year, giving you up to three additional months of membership for free. For example, if you purchase your membership on August 1, 2025, your membership will be valid through January 1, 2026. If you purchase your membership on October 31, 2025, it will be valid until January 1, 2027.
Sustainer Payment Plan
- Give monthly at any amount ($5 minimum)
- You can register for an automatic monthly donation through Network For Good.
- Click the blue button below. Choose your monthly donation amount and then choose “Monthly” for donation frequency.
Annual Membership
Sustainer – monthly, minimum $5
Student (with valid student ID) – $20
Senior Individual (65+) – $35
Individual – $45
Family – $70
Historian – $100
Heritage Circle – $250
1867 Society – $500
Sarah Matheson Society – $1,000
Lifetime – Cumulative Donations of
$5,000
Pay by check: Please mail your check to 513 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. Be sure to write “membership” on the subject line.
Southeastern Reciprocal Membership
The Matheson History Museum has officially joined the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership (SERM) program! What does this mean for you?
It means that when our members visit participating museums throughout the southeast, they will receive some of the same benefits as that museum’s members:
- Free admission during museum hours (museums may temporarily suspend the reciprocal program for special exhibits).
- The same discount on purchases made in the gift shop or café as the host museum members.
- The same discount on purchases made on the premises for concert and lecture tickets as the host museum members.
If you are unsure about certain benefits, please contact the Museum you are planning to visit before you arrive.
Membership Benefits
Sustainer – Monthly Donation of $5 or More
Annual benefits matching the level of the monthly gift multiplied by 12
● $5 monthly gift or $60 annually receives Family benefits
● $20 monthly gift or $240 annually receives Heritage Circle benefits
● $50 monthly gift or $600 annually receives 1867 Society benefits
PLUS
● Invitation to special Sustainer Member VIP tour of the Museum Complex
Annual Membership Benefits
| Benefits | All Members | Historian | Heritage Circle | 1867 Society | Sarah Matheson Society | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early access to registration for programs and events |  | | | | | |
| Special member pricing for most ticketed events | | | | | | |
| Free tours of the Historic Matheson House | | | | | | |
| 10% discount in the museum shop | | | | | | |
| Invitations to members only events and receptions | | | | | | |
| Invitation to VIP Day at the Historic Matheson House to see items not usually on display | | | | | | |
| 10% discount on event rentals | | | | | 15% | |
| Complementary Individual Membership to give as a gift | | | | (one per year) | ||
| Private museum tour with up to four guests, including archival materials related to your interests | | | (once per year) | |||
| Lunch with Museum Director or Board Chair (once per year) | | | ||||
| Complimentary Family Membership to give as a gift (one per year) | | | ||||
| 15% discount on event rentals | | |||||
| Special recognition on donor wall for lifetime contributions of $10,000 or more | |
The Matheson History Museum is a 501(C)(3) independent, non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible.
REGISTRATION NO. CH33152
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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