Bring Marin's History To Life
A museum should be more than a place you visit. It should be part of everyday life. At the Marin History Museum, we're bringing history beyond our walls and into neighborhoods, libraries, schools, and public spaces throughout Marin. Through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community partnerships, we're connecting more people with the stories and places that have shaped our county.
For more than 90 years, the Marin History Museum has preserved and shared Marin's rich history. Today, we are stewards of Marin County's largest historical collection, with more than 20,000 artifacts and 200,000 photographs. We're committed to preserving these treasures and making them accessible to the communities they represent.
Your gift helps us:
Preserve Marin's history by protecting and caring for our artifacts, photographs, documents, and archival collections.
Bring history into our communities through engaging exhibits, traveling displays, and programs across Marin.
Inspire the next generation by expanding educational programs for students, families, and lifelong learners.
Make our collections more accessible by cataloging, preserving, and digitizing historical materials and research resources.
Connect people through history by sharing the diverse stories, people, and places that have shaped Marin County.
Your generosity makes this work possible. Every gift helps preserve Marin's past, bring its history to life today, and inspire future generations.
Explore the 10 ways you can support the Marin History Museum below.
Make a gift easily using our secure online donation form. As a nonprofit, the Marin History Museum relies on community support to protect and share Marin’s rich history.
Join the Marin Heritage Circle, a community of supporters who make monthly gifts to sustain the Marin History Museum’s exhibits, collections, and educational programs. Your ongoing support provides us with predictable funding to ensure Marin’s stories and history remain part of everyday life for generations to come.
We have partnered with the Marin Community Foundation to receive complex gifts. Simply reach out to Sue Hagan, Marin History Museum Board Treasurer, info@marinhistory.org, for more info.
If you prefer to donate by mail, you can make checks payable to Marin History Museum and mail to: Marin History Museum, P.O. Box 150727, San Rafael, CA 94915
To make a memorial or honorary gift, indicate your honoree when you donate online. If you would like your honoree or their loved one to be notified of your thoughtful gift, include an email address with your donation.
If you give through a donor-advised fund (DAF), supporting the Marin History Museum is simple and secure. DAF giving makes it easy to contribute while focusing on what matters most — the impact of your generosity on Marin’s history.
By giving appreciated stocks, mutual funds, or other securities, you may benefit from tax savings while you protect Marin’s unique history.
There are many ways to create a lasting legacy at the Marin History Museum. One of the most meaningful — and one that costs nothing to give today — is through a planned gift. Your foresight helps ensure that Marin’s stories, artifacts, and heritage are preserved and shared for generations to come.
The Marin History Museum is proud to partner with local businesses that share our commitment to celebrating and preserving Marin’s rich history. Learn more on the Community Business Partnerships page.
Double (or Triple) Your Impact!
If you’ve recently made a gift to the Marin History Museum, you can make it go even further. Many companies offer matching gift programs that double or even triple employees’ charitable contributions, increasing the impact of your support in preserving Marin’s history and cultural heritage. Some employers also match gifts made by retirees, spouses, and board members. To see if your company participates, contact your Human Resources or benefits coordinator — it’s an easy way to make your generosity go even further!