Support the Musée Dawson Trail Museum
The Musée Dawson Trail Museum is a non-profit organization that is 100% volunteer based. It operates on funding from private donations, fundraising and memberships, programming fees, grant applications and a contribution from R.M. of Ste Anne.
If you are interested in supporting the Museum, please consider these options.
Donations | Membership | Fundraising | Volunteering
Donations
Monetary donations are always welcomed.
Charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations over $20.00.
DONATE WITH ONLINE PAYMENT HERE
(Donate with a credit card, no Paypal account required.)
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Cheques can be mailed to:
Musée Dawson Trail Museum,
Box 216, Richer, MB R0E 1S0
Registered Charity No. 87328-0127 RR0001
Other donations
The Musée Dawson Trail Museum has built its exhibits using artifacts and photographs donated from past and present community members. Artifacts can include items such as clothing, dishes, art, furniture, equipment, documents, photos, and other items that may have historical significance.
These artifacts tell the stories of the people, the events and history of the area. They are displayed respectfully and when permitted the donor is acknowledged appropriately.
If you have items that you would like to be preserved and used to tell the history of the area, please email us. A representative from the Museum will be in touch to discuss the process.
Another way to help the Museum is to donate any unused books. All proceeds from our Used Book Sale on October 1 & 2 will go toward museum maintenance.
Membership
Our memberships are an essential part of the continued operation of the Musée Dawson Trail Museum. Your membership provides more than just free entry to the building. It allows you the opportunity for cultural learning opportunities, artistic creation, and community gatherings. Memberships can be purchased for yourself, your family, as a gift or as an organizational team building experience.
Membership Categories & Fees
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Adult (18 – 64 years) |
$15 |
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A Musée Dawson Trail Museum Adult Membership includes one person (18 to 64) |
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Senior (65+ years) |
$10 |
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A Musée Dawson Trail Museum Senior Membership includes one person (65+) |
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Youth (7 - 17 years) |
$10 |
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A Musée Dawson Trail Museum Student Membership includes one person (7 to 17) |
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Family |
$35 |
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A Musée Dawson Trail Museum Family Membership includes two adults (18+) and three youth (3-17). |
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Organization Membership |
$80 |
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A Musée Dawson Trail Museum Organization Membership includes 6 member cards addressed to the name of the business (for-profit or non-profit). Member cards can be distributed to the business’ staff and clients as the business sees fit. |
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Benefits of becoming a museum member
When you become a member of the Musée Dawson Trail Museum you are doing more than just buying a membership. You are helping us to create, develop and support programs for the community, a venue for public gatherings, share the local stories from times gone by and preserve historical photos, documents and artifacts that may have been lost forever. In addition to free admission to the museum, your membership entitles you to the following.
- Unlimited free admission for 12 months (activated on Museums opening day event)
- Free admission to special exhibitions
- Invitation to exhibition previews & member-only events
- Advance booking for special events, programs, camps, and more
- Discount on events, camps, experiences, and more
- 10% discount in gift shop (coming soon)
- Invite to monthly meetings
Fundraising
As a non-profit organization the Museum is continuously working at different ways to raise funds for operation, maintenance, programming, exhibits, and events.
One of the main fundraising activities is the annual 50/50 draw that runs from April to October. If you are interested in purchasing some tickets or would like to volunteer to sell tickets, please email …
Volunteering
The Musée Dawson Trail Museum is governed and operated by a core group of committed volunteers. Which means that majority of the work has been completed by these dedicated individuals. As we move into a new era of operation for the Museum there will be an increase in the need for more energetic, dedicated, and creative volunteers to help build and deliver the new programs, events, and exhibits.
Some areas where volunteers are required:
- Promotion and Fundraising
- Photography
- Carpentry, building maintenance, small renovations
- Digital upgrading
- Data cataloguing
- Volunteer coordinator
- Artistic program facilitators
- Museum exhibit development
- Museum gift shop (coming soon)