SCM Admissions, hours, donations

South County Museum Hours, Admissions & Membership

We are open to the general public from the first weekend in May through September. Special arrangements can be made for October by calling the museum. The museum offers educational programs and historical arts workshops year-round. History Adventure Camps for young people are offered each summer. Call the office at 783-5400 for more information on programs and events.

South County Museum:

Is open for school tours from May through November.
Makes classroom and educational programs, historic arts workshops, and lectures available throughout the year.
Is completely handicapped-accessible.
Has picnic tables and hiking trails nearby.
Offers free admission for two chaperones and teachers per seven students.
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Spring and Fall Hours — May & June, September & October:
Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4; Sundays noon to 4.

Summer Hours — July & August:
Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 to 4; Sundays noon to 4.

Annual membership

Dear Friend,
The South County Museum has one of the most diverse collections in the state, dating from the 18th to the mid-20th century. Our archival data base provides an electronic record of the most valuable pieces. The Museum's conservation program is an ongoing effort to preserve our heirlooms.
Membership with the South County Museum is truly a gift of history. Your participation in our shared legacy contributes to the health of our organization and ultimately, our community.
Since our founding and incorporation in 1933, the purpose of the South County Museum has never changed: We encourage the study and understanding of early American life and industry in the home, in the shop, on the farm and on the seas. We seek especially to discover, identify, classify, preserve and exhibit the tools, implements, utensils, instruments, vehicles, appliances and mechanical devices used by craftsmen, farmers, houseiwves, mariners, professional men and other workers in South County.
Your support gives value to our past by securing the Museum's future.
Please renew your membership today!
Jim Crothers,
Director

What Do You Get As a Member of the South County Museum?

The satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to provide funds for exhibits and educational programs.
Free admission to SCM and the opportunity to see revolving exhibits, such as Sheep to Shawl, Wedding Bells, and The Cutting Edge, scheduled for the Metz Exhibit Hall during 2008.
Member discounts for the Folk Art Quilt Show, Blacksmithing for Kids and Adults, Advance Registration for the Coastal Lecture Series which includes a sunset cruise aboard The Southland on Salt Pond.
Invitations to Members Only Preview Parties and Receptions.
Reduced price for the Culture Coalition Historic Trip Ticket. This new offering provides discounts to sites and events held by members of the Arts & History Collaborative of Southern Rhode Island.
Staff assistance using the SCM Archives and Artifact Data Base.
Subscription to the SCM newsletter, The Canonchet Gazette.

In addition, Business Memberships receive multiple membership cards and the business is listed as a Sponsor of SCM on our website.

Please select one of the membership categories listed here and make checks payable to:

SCM, PO Box 709, Narragansett, RI 02882