Become a Member!

Your annual buy-in is a commitment to fostering innovative education programs, award-winning historical exhibits, and special events that make the culture of Northwest Vermont vibrant - all year long! Having a seat at the table with cultural heritage enthusiasts, engaged community leaders, and civic-minded locals is a keen investment.

Museum member benefits include:

  • 20% discount on purchases from our gift shop

  • 30% discount on Bliss Room rentals

  • Free entry to special on-site events

  • Voting rights at our Annual Meeting

Membership price for: Individuals - $35, Families - $75, Lifetime - $1500

To join as a member or to renew your membership, please use the form to your right.

Questions? Contact us at museum@stamuseum.org to learn more.

Volunteer

Are you interested in exploring or gathering local history, working with growth-minded people, caring for historic objects, or simply serving your community? There is an opportunity for you at SAM! We are recruiting new volunteers and there are roles for a variety of interests and levels of availability. Whether you can join us a few days a week or just once a month, there are a variety of entry points to get involved.

Contact us via email at museum@stamuseum.org or (802) 527-7933 to learn more.

You will be asked to attend an interview, fill out an application, undergo a background check, and attend an orientation prior to your first shift.

There are volunteer opportunities in 5 different areas museum operations:

  • Events & Public Programs

  • Building Projects & Historic Preservation

  • Docents, Guides, & Educators

  • History and Community-based Research

  • Collections & Archives Care

We have something for everyone based on your interests. Speak with our volunteer coordinator to learn more about current opportunities.

A sneak peek at Franklin County figures that will be featured in our 250th exhibit “Centennials: The Gilded Age & The Disco Era in Vermont’s Rail City”. Stay tuned for more details as we develop this project. Image: Late 19th c.
A sneak peek at Franklin County figures that will be featured in our 250th exhibit “Centennials: The Gilded Age & The Disco Era in Vermont’s Rail City”. Stay tuned for more details as we develop this project. Image: Late 19th c.
Free Event 2/21 - Hosted by SAM and guided by Painting With Linda, this morning gathering is a great way to relax, try your hand, and meet some new people in a cozy, creative environment. Historic Paint & Sip is a companion event to our afternoon
Free event on 2/21 - Christine Hadsel of Curtains without Borders gives a presentation of historic theater curtains from the rich cultural history of small-town Vermont before World War I. Be sure to check out the Historic Paint & Sip just before
It was a joy to collaborate with NWSWD & Ginger Nickerson to bring ‘Trash Talk: Inside Stories from Vermont’s Solid Waste Workers’ to the Bliss Room. Following the talk we had a community conversation about the history of &ldquo