Desert Sage Society

Desert Sage Society

Join a special community of donors!

When you contribute to the High Desert Museum, a part of you becomes a part of the High Desert – now and for generations to come. As a Desert Sage Society member, you’ll have the opportunity to share a more intimate relationship with the Museum, its leadership, other supporters and all the incredible exhibits and collections.

As your commitment grows, so do the benefits to you, your family and to the community.

You receive:

• Unlimited free admission for two adults, two adult guests and all children/grandchildren (tangible value – $123)
• Exclusive invitations to preview exhibitions at opening events and the opportunity to bring two guests
• Private Desert Sage Society event with Executive Director and Board Chair
• Recognition on the the Schnitzer Entrance Hall and in the annual report
• Raptors of the Desert Sky show tickets (tangible value – $5 each)
• Museum guest passes (tangible value – $15.50 each)
• Free admission to member evening events
• 10% discounts at the Silver Sage Trading store, Rimrock Cafe, guest admission and rental of the Museum for events

 

You help provide:

Museum access to all through Family Free Days, Senior Free Days, Museum & Me (a special time for those with disabilities to visit the Museum), Little Wonders and Museum passes made available through libraries in three counties and social services agencies.

Desert Sage Society members also receive:

Fellow Level ($1,000)

• Eight guest passes per year (tangible value – $124)
• Gift of Family membership to a recipient of your choosing (tangible value – $125)

 

Curator’s Circle ($2,500)

All DSS Fellow level benefits plus:

• Additional 2 guest passes for a total of 10 (tangible value – $155)

Museum Associate ($5,000)

All Curator’s Circle level benefits plus:

• Additional 2 guest passes for a total of 12 (tangible value – $186)
• Gift of the Adopt an Animal Guardian package for a recipient of your choosing (tangible value – $175)

Director’s Council ($10,000)

All Museum Associate level benefits plus:

• Additional two guest passes for a total of 14 (tangible value – $217)
• Private behind-the-scenes wildlife tour for up to 8 people
• Pioneer dinner at Mrs. Miller’s ranch for up to 10 guests on a mutually agreeable date (tangible value determined at time of event)

Founder’s Circle ($25,000+)

All Director’s Council level benefits plus:

• Additional 2 guest passes for a total of 16 (tangible value – $248)
• Private curator-led tour of the Museum’s Vault for up to 8 people
• High Desert field trip with Executive Director and Curator on a mutually agreeable date (tangible value determined at time of event)