Membership

Become a Center Member!

Only with the support of members and donors can the important mission of the Center be accomplished. Membership at the San Diego Archaeological Center helps you to save our history and heritage and entitles you to special benefits, such as free admission to the Museum, invitations to member events, discounts on lectures and workshops, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Purchase Membership

Membership can also be purchased over the phone at 760-291-0370 or by sending a check to the following address:

San Diego Archaeological Center
Attn: Membership
16666 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027

New for Members: Member Clubs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sign up for our Member Clubs to receive newsletters with events tailored to your interests. Do your kids dig discovery? Jump into hands-on activities centered on archaeology, art, and the outdoors with our Kids Dig Archaeology Member Club. Are you an explorer? Join us on local hikes, walking tours, and hands-on restoration projects with our SDAC Member Trekking Club. Looking for lectures? Attend lectures and mixers with esteemed archaeologists, writers, and academics with our SDAC Member Arch Collective.

Membership Levels & Benefits

Membership Benefits for Individual ($50)
Includes membership for 1 individual

  • Free museum admission
  • Discount on event tickets
  • SDAC decal
  • Member Club newsletters with events tailored to your interests
  • Borrowing privileges for SDAC Reference Library
  • Reciprocal admission to 40+ museums in San Diego County during The Big Exchange

Membership Benefits for Dual ($85)
Includes membership for up to 2 individuals (2nd individual can be listed as Guest of Member)

  • All of the above benefits plus
  • 2 guest passes to the museum
  • Invitation to member events

Membership Benefits for Household ($150)
Includes membership for up to 3 individuals (3rd individual can be listed as Guest of Member)

  • All of the above benefits plus
  • 2 additional guest passes to the museum (4 passes total)
  • SDAC lanyard
  • Free gift with gift shop purchases of $100+
  • ROAM reciprocal membership to museums outside of 25-mile radius

Membership Benefits for Steward ($300)
Includes membership for up to 3 individuals (2nd and/or 3rd individual(s) can be listed as Guest of Member)

  • All of the above benefits plus
  • 2 complimentary member event tickets
  • SDAC tote bag
  • Choice of 1 of the following:
    • SDAC t-shirt
    • SDAC bandana
    • Complimentary Dual membership to give as gift
    • Behind the scenes tour for 2 guests
    • Behind the scenes tour gift certificate for 2 guests

Membership Benefits for Benefactor ($500)
Includes membership for up to 3 individuals (2nd and/or 3rd individual(s) can be listed as Guest of Member)

  • All of the above benefits plus
  • Invitation to VIP member events
  • Choice of 1 of the following:
    • Signed copy of book from lecture or gift shop
    • Behind the scenes tour for 4 guests
    • Behind the scenes tour gift certificate for 4 guests
    • 2 complimentary Annual BBQ tickets

Membership Benefits for Patron ($1,000)
Includes membership for up to 3 individuals (2nd and/or 3rd individual(s) can be listed as Guest of Member)

  • All of the above benefits plus
  • Discount on renting SDAC classroom/museum space
  • Choice of 1 of the following:
    • Sponsorship privileges for 1 classroom outreach program
    • Lunch with an archaeologist
    • Field visit to an archaeological site