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Membership & Support
Join our community of supporters and help keep art, history, and culture free and accessible for all.
Membership Levels
& Benefits
The Southern Ohio Museum Membership year begins July 1st. Memberships represent a significant part of the Museum’s annual budget, and are the backbone for planning exhibits and performances.
$20 Senior/Student
Open to those 65 and older, and those with a current school ID
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Reduced ticket rates for classes, performances, and lectures
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Use of Conference room (booking by availability) and free WiFi
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10% off in gift store
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Exhibition Preview receptions
$30 Individual
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All of the above
$45 Family/Household
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The above benefits are extended to all family members and those living in the same household.
$100 Sustaining
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All of the above plus:
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Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum program (membership benefits to over 650 North American Museums). Visit narmassociation.org for details.
$250 Supporting
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All of the above plus:
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One family membership gift
$500 Donor/Business
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All of the above plus:
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Two family membership gifts
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One business afterhours tour for employees*
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Name included on gallery walls during one exhibition
*3 hour event including docent-led tours of all exhibits for employees and their families, excluding price of food and beverages
$1,000 Gallery Sponsorship
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All of the above plus:
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Name included in Museum lobby
Checks may be made payable to:
Southern Ohio Museum
PO Box 990
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Tax-deductible gifts to the Museum may be made in the form of cash, appreciated assets, property, securities, charitable trusts, life insurance, or estates.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call (740) 354-5629.
WHY IT MATTERS
Free Admission For All
Admission is always free—because art and history should be accessible to everyone. With your generosity, we can continue breaking down barriers and ensuring that families, students, and visitors of all backgrounds feel welcome.
WHY IT MATTERS
Local Impact
Every exhibition, performance, and program at the Southern Ohio Museum is rooted in our community. Your support helps us highlight local artists, share regional stories, and bring world-class cultural experiences right to the heart of Portsmouth.
WHY IT MATTERS
Outreach to Schools
We believe every child deserves access to the arts. Donations allow us to provide field trips, in-classroom programs, and teacher resources that spark creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
WHY IT MATTERS
Preservation
Our permanent collections are treasures that tell the story of Southern Ohio’s past and present. Your gift supports the care, conservation, and preservation of these works so they can inspire generations to come.
Support the Museum, Enrich the Community
Your donation keeps the Southern Ohio Museum thriving as a free and welcoming space for all. With your support, we can bring world-class exhibitions to Portsmouth, expand educational programs for local schools, and preserve the collections that tell our region’s story. Every gift, big or small, helps us inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection across Southern Ohio.
"As an art student at Shawnee State University, and being an intern at the Southern Ohio Museum, has given me great hands-on experience and good knowledge for my career moving forward."
Elliot Cade