Any individual or institution interested in the future of South Carolina’s museums is welcome to join SCFM. To join, complete the Membership Registration Form online and mail with your check to:

South Carolina Federation of Museums
P.O. Box 100107
Columbia, SC 29202-3107

Basic Membership includes:

• A subscription to Good Muse!
• Free admission to over 100 member institutions
• Invitations to seminars and workshops co-sponsored by SCFM
• Discounted rates at SCFM co-sponsored workshops
• The SCFM Annual Conference, which provides sessions focusing on museum issues and providing important advice for museum professionals
• Plus, Take advantage of the following Special Discounts:
           10% off purchases from The Hollinger Corporation
           5% off purchases from Gaylord Archival Supplies (2% of purchases goes to SCFM)
           15% off purchases through Light Impressions

There are five membership categories within SCFM.

Institutional Membership - applies to all operating or developing museums in South Carolina. Benefits include:

Basic Membership
One vote in elections
One staff member can attend workshops and annual conference

Dues are based on the institution's annual budget:
$25 (under $50,000)
$35 ($50,000 - $100,000)
$50 ($100,001 - $500,000)
$75 ($500,001 - $1,000,000)
$100 (over $1,000,001)

Professional Membership - applies to all museum professionals employed in South Carolina. Benefits include:

Basic Membership
Eligibility to vote and hold office

Dues are:
$15 for staff of institutional members
$20 for staff of non-member institutions

Affiliate Membership - applies to non-museum institutions and organizations, vendors, private museum consultants and out-of-state professionals. Benefits include:

Basic Membership
Dues are $25

Associate Membership - applies to museum volunteers and board members. Benefits include:

Basic Membership
Dues are $10

Student Membership - applies to all university and college level students. Benefits include:

Basic Membership
Dues are $10

For more information on joining SCFM, contact:

Secretary and Membership Coordinator
Jason E. Shaiman
Chief Curator of Exhibitions
McKissick Museum
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
PHONE: 803-777-2515   FAX: 803-777-2829
shaimanj@gwm.sc.edu