Membership Information

Maxwell Museum Association Office

(505) 277-4405

 

JOIN THE QUEST FOR HUMAN UNDERSTANDING
Become a Member of the Maxwell Museum Association

Please take a moment to learn about us. The Maxwell Museum Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the Maxwell Museum's cultural, educational and scientific mission. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of governing law and may be eligible for corporate matching funds. Ask your employer for information on your business or corporation matching gift program.

MEMBERS' CONTRIBUTIONS ALSO:
Support the Clark Field Library
This fine small research library has thousands of volumes on the variety and richness of world cultures. Membership contributes to the support of this archive.
Acquire and preserve artifacts

The acquisition and preservation of items of cultural and historical significance from around the world are a part of the Maxwell Museum Association's mission. The Association consults with the Museum on its needs and some of the marvelous and beautiful items in the Museum's collections are gifts of the Association.
Install exhibits
The support of the Membership helps provides funds for the installation of new and traveling exhibits, allowing the public more accessibility to own its history and heritage and more opportunities to learn in depth about other cultures.
Support scientific research
Membership helps provide funds for scientific research projects through collaboration with the Museum's Development Committee, contributing to the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge.
Encourage volunteerism
The Maxwell Museum Association organizes an annual party and educational program and provides rewards for the Museum's many priceless volunteers.
Encourage community partnerships
The Maxwell Museum Association is committed to assisting the Alfonso Ortiz Center for Intercultural Studies in raising the matching funds for the NEH Challenge Grant the Center has been awarded for its unique and innovative programs of community partnerships.

MEMBERS' CONTRIBUTIONS:
Support the Maxwell Museum's educational programs

Each year almost 10,000 New Mexico school children and community groups are educated, entertained and delighted by the Maxwell Museum's "Travelling Trunk" exhibitions and special hands-on Museum tour programs. The Maxwell Museum Association contributes half the operating budget of this invaluable educational resource.
Support the Maxwell Museum's public programs
Many more New Mexicans and visitors alike enjoy free or minimally priced cultural programs such as Arts & Craft Demonstrations, Music From Around The World, Ethnic Lunches, lectures, and trips. Membership contributions support in part these delightful and fascinating programs.
Sign-up form to become a member of the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology.