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Become a Member

The Deschutes Historical Museum showcases innovative exhibits related to the vibrant history of Deschutes County, including the history of tourism, mountain biking, medicine, and timber, just to name a few. Through walking tours, seasonal events, school group tours, historical articles in our monthly newsletter, and hosting community events, DCHS is the source for discovering the stories of our Central Oregon home. If you value history, have an inquisitive nature, and love making connections to our local past, you should belong to the Deschutes County Historical Society. Join or renew for an annual 12-month membership or become a sustaining member with a monthly recurring gift.

Annual Memberships

Join or Renew

Sustaining Memberships

Make a Monthly Gift

Our core member benefits include:

  • Free admission all year to the Deschutes Historical Museum
  • 10% off museum gift shop purchases
  • Subscription to the monthly Homesteader newsletter
  • Free tickets to our summer walking tours
  • Discount tickets for our Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend
  • Invitations to exhibit openings and other special events

Download a printable Membership form to mail in.

Go Further, Be a Sustainer!

Becoming a sustaining donor is a simple, convenient, and enduring way to make your support go further. Our sustainers give us the security of steady, reliable support for our exhibits, collections care, programs, and helps us engage and inspire all year long. Start a sustaining membership with a recurring gift of just $5 or more to receive benefits starting at the Donor level!

$20 - Senior

Eligible for those 65 years of age. One adult admission. Enjoy our core member benefits

$25 - Individual

Enjoy our core member benefits

$35 - Household

Enjoy our core member benefits for all persons residing in the same household.

$60 - Donor

Enjoy our core member benefits for all persons residing in the same household, plus 30 minutes staff research assistance

$100 - Patron

Enjoy our core member benefits for all persons residing in the same household, plus 60 minutes of staff research assistance

$250 - Business

Annual pass for admission of up to four persons per visit. 10% discount in Gift Shop. Subscription to monthly newsletter, The Homesteader. Invitations to museum events. 1 hour of staff research assistance. Free use of library for one company event.

$500 - Benefactor

Enjoy our core member benefits for all persons residing in the same household, plus 2 hours of staff research assistance and a complimentary guided tour for a group of up to 20 persons

$1000 - 1916 Club

Enjoy our core member benefits for all persons residing in the same household, plus 3 hours of staff research assistance, a complimentary guided tour for a group of up to 20 persons, and free use of library for one company event