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The Museum of Printing History is a nonprofit organization that relies on a variety of funding sources for its activities. The combined generosity of the Trustees, Museum's Members, and visitors, as well as that of corporate, foundation, government, and individual donors, sustains the Museum's programs and activities. This support enables the Museum of Printing History to share its collection and programs with thousands of visitors from around the world each year.
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Call Marilyn Davenport at 713-522-4652 ext 203 to join or renew using a major credit card.Join or Renew by Mail or Fax
Print out our Membership Form (PDF), fill it in, and fax to 713-522-5694. You may also mail the form with a check to:Museum of Printing History
1324 West Clay
Houston, TX 77019Join or Renew Online
To join online, select a membership level below and then click the Join now button.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Individual $40 annually (100% tax-deductible)- Unlimited free admission to the Museum
- All mailings, including invitations to exhibition openings
- 10% discount at the Museum of Printing History Gift Shop
- 10% discount on class tuition
- Free admission to annual Houston Book Fair
- Unlimited free admission to the Museum for your immediate family
- All mailings, including invitations to exhibition openings
- 10% discount at the Museum of Printing History Gift Shop for your immediate family
- 10% discount on class tuition for your immediate family
- Free admission to annual Houston Book Fair for your immediate family
- Same as Individual Membership
- All Individual/Family Member benefits, plus:
- Annual acknowledgement on the Museum's website
- All Friend benefits, plus:
- A special, limited edition, printed item produced in one of the Museum’s working studios
- All Sponsor benefits, plus:
- Invitations to private Museum functions
- Name plaque on Lobby Donor Wall
- All Patron benefits, plus:
- Private VIP tour of Museum of Printing History for friends and family
- Eligibility to rent the Museum at a reduced rate for private functions
- All benefits above, plus:
- Private lunch with Executive Director, Curator, and Artist-in-Residence
- All benefits above, plus:
- One personal use of the Museum’s facilities for a private party
Additional Categories for Giving
Contribute
To contribute any amount, click the Donate button. This will take you to the PayPal website.
Collector's Group
The Collector’s Group promotes understanding and appreciation of the important historical collections at the Museum of Printing History through providing support for collection development and the preservation of fragile materials. Once a year, members vote for acquisitions to be funded with Collector’s Group membership dues. General Museum membership, at any level, is required. Annual dues for Collector’s Group membership are $250. Members of the Collector’s Group receive: a letterpress printed premium, such as a set of bookplates, notecards, or bookmarks; name plaque on the Lobby Donor Wall; and the satisfaction of knowing their contribution and participation make a real difference.
Harry Benson "Ben Franklin" Memorial Education Fund
A founding member of the Museum’s Board of Directors, Harry Benson is affectionately remembered as “Ben Franklin”. Often dressed in period costume, Benson visited schools, church groups, and libraries as a way to educate people of all ages about the history of printing. A graduate of University of Houston, Benson held prominent positions in the printing industry, in addition to teaching at University of Houston and area community colleges. He was dedicated to education, and printing history was his passion. Gifts to this fund will help support the Museum’s educational programming.
Bader Type Collection Fund
This endowment is based on an initial donation made to the Museum by Rev. Edward A. Bader CSB, in the name of his parents Edward and Anita Bader. Gifts to the Bader Type Collection Fund will help support the Museum’s efforts to develop and maintain the significant collection of wood and metal type. The Museum has begun a major project in the summer of 2009, called the Type Initiative, to catalog and preserve this impressive type collection.
Organizational Membership
Membership is available to non-profit organizations whose purpose relates to the mission and purpose of the Museum, or which serves our neighbors who reside in the immediate geographic area of the Museum. Annual Dues for Organization Membership is $350 for twelve months. Please contact Marilyn Davenport at 713-522-4652, ext. 203 for more information
Benefits include:
- Individual membership in the Museum for the President of the organization.
- Use of the Museum’s meeting facilities, including a 65 seat theater, between 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. for membership meetings up to twelve times a year, for a fee of $50/meeting.
- Use of the Museum’s audio visual equipment, for meetings held at the Museum, when available.
Volunteer
The Museum of Printing History offers volunteer opportunities in several areas of responsibility, such as grant writing, education & outreach, graphic design, and collections management. While these positions are unpaid, interns and volunteers will receive valuable experience in a Museum setting.
For more information, please contact:
Ann Kasman, Executive Director, 713-522-4652, ext. 202 OR
Amanda Stevenson, Curator, 713-522-4652, ext. 207
Donating Items to the Collection
The Museum's collection continues to grow, both in quality and importance because of generous donors who want to preserve their valuable artifacts and make them available for others to enjoy. If you have an object that you are considering donating, please contact Amanda Stevenson, Curator, 713-522-4652, ext. 207
Hours:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday - Saturday
713-522-4652
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