Get Involved with the Kirkman House Museum
Membership
Your membership dues help pay for special exhibits and programs at the museum that enhance the cultural spirit of our community. Membership dues can be paid online, by mail or in person at the museum.
Benefits
Unlimited free admission to the museum for one year
Kirkman House Museum newsletter
Invitation to "Members Only" events
Recognition in the Kirkman House newsletter
Access to the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) network. This gives you free entry to over 1000 member museums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Knowledge that you are helping to save the Kirkman House for future generations
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All membership benefits listed above, plus ten guest passes and a gift family membership.
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All membership benefits listed above, plus eight guest passes.
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Membership benefits listed above for all members living at the same address
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Membership benefits listed above for individual or couple living at the same address
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Membership benefits listed above for one person
Support
Kirkman House Museum is dedicated to preserving our past and providing a place where visitors can explore and understand Walla Walla’s rich local history. Your support makes this work possible.
Several levels of giving are available that help sustain the museum’s operations. Because of your generous contributions, we are able to offer special exhibits and programs, provide educational opportunities for both youth and adults, and continue the preservation and restoration of our historic house and grounds.
Find a level that fits your budget and make a gift to Kirkman House today. Cash, checks or credit cards are gratefully accepted at the museum or you can donate online.
In the month of December, you can also donate through the Valley Giving Guide.
Volunteer
The Kirkman House Museum is an all volunteer organization and as such is always in need of additional help. Some positions and tasks require special skills or education but many do not and the time commitment is up to the volunteer. Below is a list of specific needs we currently have. If you are interested in helping us fulfill our mission please contact khm@kirkmanhousemuseum.org
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We are looking for someone who can concentrate on driving our education outreach to schools. This would involve developing new content and taking our existing content and materials to the classroom along with bringing school groups to the museum. Time commitment depends on the volunteer availability.
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Conduct tours of the museum and tell the family saga in an informative and entertaining manner. Training is provided and the volunteer should be able to take one three hour shift per week to remain proficient. This is one of the more fun jobs as you get to meet people from all over the world. The only requirement is to have a pleasant personality.
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During the growing season there many tasks to be performed to keep the grounds looking nice. Current needs are for gardeners and weeders for as little as one hour per week. No experience necessary and time commitment is up to the volunteer.
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There are always these types of projects to be done some of which may require some specialized skill but many do not. Time commitment is up to the volunteer.
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Community members may also serve on the board or on a variety of museum committees which are listed on a separate page. Some committees are ongoing while others are for a specific event or purpose. Time commitment is up to the volunteer.
