You can support the Johnson County Museum in a variety of ways:

• Adding to the Collection

• Become a Member

• Become a Volunteer

• Corporate Support

• Support the Endowment Fund

Adding to the Collection

The Johnson County Museum collection includes some 13,000 objects and 24,000 photographs. The museum collects items that have a direct connection to Johnson County history--objects that were manufactured or used in the county, that have a direct connection with historical events that occurred here, or which belonged to Johnson County residents. Besides objects and photographs, the museum accepts written or printed materials, including diaries, letters, manuscripts, pamphlets and programs.

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Become a Member

We invite you to be part of the Museum's future by joining the Friends of Johnson County Museum (membership form).

Benefits of membership include:

• Quarterly newsletter, ALBUM
• 10% off museum store purchases
• 50% discount on programs
• Invitations to Member's Only Events
• Free Admission to The 1950s All-Electric House
• Discounted admission, purchases and other benefits at over 100 museums nationwide with the Time Travelers Program.

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Become a Volunteer

Volunteers play a critical role at the Johnson County Museum. Opportunities range from assisting with exhibit construction to serving as museum docents. Join our team, make a significant contribution to the community and have fun making new friends! Fill out the form and submit it electronically jcmuseum@jocogov.org or mail it to Tracy Quillin, Curator of Education, Museum of History, 6305 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS 66217.

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Corporate Support

The Friends of Johnson County Museum solicit funds from members of the business community each year to support the educational programming at the three museum sites. This annual fundraising drive, undertaken by the Board of Trustees, is critical to our ability to offer low-cost programming opportunities to schoolchildren. To learn more about how your company can contribute, contact the Museum Director, Mindi Love at jcmuseum@jocogov.org or at 913-715-2550.

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Endowment Fund

Would you like to be remembered for the legacy you have left your community? Or wish to make a contribution in memory or honor of someone who cares passionately about the history of Johnson County? You certainly can by making a contribution to the Johnson County Museum's Endowment Fund.

The Board of Trustees for the Friends of the Johnson County Museum established an Endowment Fund to help ensure the county's history continues to be collected, preserved and shared. Please consider making a contribution to this important fund.

For more information on how you can leave a lasting impression on the history of Johnson County, please contact the museum at jcmuseum@jocogov.org.

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