This campaign is not just about celebrating our 100-year history—it’s about the now and the future we’re building together.
We’re updating our technology to make the Museum more efficient behind the scenes, and expanding accessibility to everyone who calls Somerville home.

We’re strengthening partnerships—with Tufts University, Somerville High School, the City of Somerville, the Department of Racial and Social Justice, and other community organizations—who recognize the value we bring as a collaborative partner, a welcoming space for community storytelling, and a place that teaches the importance of caring for the future as well as the past.

Through our Community Curator program, Somerville residents take the lead in shaping exhibitions and sharing their own perspectives—creating experiences that truly belong to the people of this city.

Our students and interns don’t just volunteer—they gain skills and inspiration that often lead to careers in museums, archives, and conservation.
Through our programs for young people, we help nurture the next generation of civic-minded, creative citizens who will shape the future of this city.

Your donation—large or small—signals that you believe in this work. It shows that you value a living, participatory museum where people bring their unique stories to life, share their experiences, and expand education and cultural understanding. There are so many ways to express your support. Add a one time donation to this page. Become a Monthly Museum Maker by making a sustainable monthly contribution that we can count on each month. And if you are not already a member, please Become a Member so you can be rewarded for your support with free admission and discounted event prices and the benefits, and at the $150 level or more, you can gain free admission to numerous museums in the North American Reciprocal Museum Network across the country!

Together, we can ensure that the Somerville Museum remains a place where everyone’s story belongs—for the next 100 years and beyond.

Join us and press PLAY on the future of the Somerville Museum!

"Rewind, Record, PLAY!" 100th Anniversary

By Somerville Museum

"Rewind, Record, PLAY!" 100th Anniversary

Press PLAY on the future of the Somerville Museum!