The Somerville Museum is so pleased to be spearheading the Access for All & More Capital Campaign. With a campaign goal of $2.35 million for Phase One and a goal of $400,000 for Phase Two the campaign is has raised 95% of the overall goal! The gap left to close is $133,500. Phase One of the campaign includes the addition of the elevator, renovation of the reception area, bathrooms, kitchen, and the addition of a Multi-Purpose Room.

Phase Two includes the renovation of the collection storage area to include waterproofing and climate control. The campaign’s fundraising committee and the board of trustees are hosting a celebration event for all donors on Sunday, October 16. All donors who have donated $1,000 or more will also be recognized on an exterior donor recognition display to be installed sometime in the Fall 2022. In addition, all donors, no matter the amount, will have their name included on our website, and in a capsule buried in our renovated garden to be opened years from now.

For over 100 years, the Somerville Museum has held space for the stories that shape our collective history. As we pivoted throughout the pandemic, we considered how to grow through this time of crisis to better serve the community. The Access for All & More Campaign, which has enabled us to make critical upgrades to our historic building, will increase accessibility to our programming and the museum community. Join us in creating the space that will tell our stories for the next 100 years.

If you would like to donate to this campaign and receive an invitation to the celebration event you can do so by sending a check to the Somerville Museum, 1 Westwood Road, Somerville, MA 02143, or visiting the website at https://www.somervillemuseum.org/accessforall. You can also learn more by emailing us at info@somervillemuseum.org.