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Join CAM now. We’re stronger together.

May is Membership Month at CAM! This is a time to celebrate and strengthen the community that makes our work possible. We are dedicating this month to welcoming new and returning members, to help expand our impact even further. Join us in building a more vibrant, inclusive museum field. Help us reach our goal, your membership truly makes a difference! 

CAM's thoughtfully designed membership levels connect you and your organization to the California museum community. From Connect to Engage to Lead, there is something for everyone and every budget size.

With three tiers of membership at each level, including a “pay what you can” option, everyone can join. All Engage and Lead Memberships for institutions are based on annual operating budgets.

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Individual Membership

All Individual members at all three levels receive the following benefits:

  • Complimentary Member CAM eNews
  • Ability to serve on CAM Committees
Level Price Benefits
LEAD $100
  • 15% off Programs including the Annual Conference
  • Website Recognition
ENGAGE

Student:
$25

Professional:
$50
  • 15% off Programs including the Annual Conference
CONNECT $15
  • There are no additional benefits at this level



Institutional Membership

All Institutional members at all three levels receive the following benefits:

  • Complimentary Member CAM eNews
  • Complimentary use of the CAM member logo (with hyperlink)
  • Museum Legal Toolkit
  • Discounts on products and services offered by CAM Business Associates
  • Access to CAM Advocacy Initiatives and California Museum Month
  • Recognition on the CAM website and in the Annual Conference program and website
  • Ability to serve on CAM Committees
Level Price Benefits
LEAD $80- $2,250*
  • Complimentary job postings in the CAM job directory and in eNews
  • Discounts on CAM programs (including the Annual Conference) for current staff and volunteers (20%)
  • Complimentary Engage Individual Memberships discounts for all current staff
  • Enhanced recognition on the CAM website and in the Annual Conference Program
ENGAGE $55- $1,500*
  • Discount (25%) on additional Engage Individual Membership for current staff
  • 5 complimentary Engage Individual Memberships for staff
  • Complimentary job postings in the CAM job directory and in eNews
  • Discounts on CAM programs (including the Annual Conference) for current staff and volunteers (15%)
CONNECT Pay what you can
  • One complimentary Engage Individual Membership
  • Discounted job postings ($50) in the CAM job board and CAM eNews

*The price of membership is based on budget size.



Business Membership

Business members at all levels receive the following benefits:

  • Complimentary Member CAM eNews
  • Three listings in the Business Associates Directory
  • Complimentary use of the CAM Member logo
  • Ability to serve on CAM committees
  • Hard copy of CAM’s Membership Directory (upon request, does not include emails)
Level Price Benefits
LEAD $575
  • Complimentary job postings in CAM eNews and on website
  • Three premium listings in Business directory including logo
  • One time mention on CAM social channels
  • Logo/link in eNews to your business web page (26x/year)
ENGAGE $225
  • Complimentary job postings in CAM eNews and on website
  • Three premium listings in Business directory including logo
  • One time mention on CAM social channels
CONNECT $125
  • Discounted job postings ($50 each)



CAM membership strengthens the California museum field and all levels include the following, with additional benefits offered to members depending on their level and membership type.

Learning & Professional Development: Access to free workshops, webinars, and member briefings. Discounts to CAM Conference registration for members at Institutional and Individual Engage and Lead levels. 

Networking & Community: Connect with colleagues, leaders, and organizations across the state.

Stay informed: Receive biweekly newsletters with resources that include recent job postings, policy updates, news from the sector, and more.

Advocacy: Support statewide efforts and legislative tracking regarding museums related to funding and policy.

Gift a Membership

Already have a membership but want to purchase one for a colleague? Anytime is a great time to consider gifting those staff members, dedicated volunteers, and emerging museum professionals a passport to professional development and engagement opportunities through CAM Membership.

Complete this form to activate your gift membership.

Contact Jennifer Caballero at cam@calmuseums.org with questions.

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