The Friends of the Sumter County Museum are an invaluable part of the Museum.

Their support provides funding for educational programming and new exhibits. It also allows the museum to continue to preserve the history of the Sumter area and to share that history with our community. Scroll down to learn more about our member benefits.

The Sumter County Museum is a private non-profit institution. While the county is most generous with assisting the museum with yearly funds, we raise the majority of our funding from the community. As you can see, the Friends of the Museum contribute a great deal to the museum!

The museum offers the following levels of support.

All Members Receive:

  • Invitations to Special Events, Exhibit Opening Receptions, and Exclusive Member Events

  • Free Admission to the Sumter County Museum Complex including the new Temple Sinai Jewish History Center

  • Subscription to Monthly E-Newsletter

  • Annual Meeting Invitation and Vote- Hors d’oeuvres Reception

  • Discount on Classes and Educational Programs (including summer camp for children)

  • First dibs on popular event tickets like the annual Oyster Roast and Shrimp Feast and discounted tickets ($10 off regular price).

  • Recognition in Annual Museletter

  • Tax Deductible

    PATRIOT LEVEL AND ABOVE!:

  • Special Reciprocal Benefits for Free or Discounted Admission to Over 1000 Museums across the Country! Learn more about participating North American Reciprocal Museums and Southeastern Reciprocal Museums.