The Hernando Historical Museum Association provides the community with the opportunity to step into the past and learn the history of the county and the state of Florida.
Your donation will help to continue this service.
School groups from public, private and home schooling use the three museums as teaching tools for the children. Scouting groups visit the museums, as well as older adult groups.
Visitors from around the country and as far away as England have enjoyed the Hernando County museums. Our guests are amazed to find such a delightful experience when guided by the hard working and knowledgeable volunteers.
The Museums Association is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. We receive no sustaining funds from the city, county, or state governments. Our doors are kept open and the bills paid by the small entrance fee, special fundraising events, and donators like you.
There are several ways you can support your museums:
Charitable Gift (Donation) – The easiest way to support us is to provide a donation. Donations can be made in cash, check, or using PayPal. Any amount is appreciated. Cash & checks are accepted at any of the museums. Check can be made out to “The Hernando Historical Museum Association, and mailed to the below address.
Membership – Become a member of the Hernando Historical Museum Association. Your contributions will help preserve the rich history and heritage of our area. The biggest benefit is knowing you are supporting an organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating Florida’s history! Membership includes free entrance for regular tours to the Association’s three museums. Once again thank you and tell a friend!
There are five levels of membership:
Individual – $20 per year
Dual – $25 per year
Family – $35 (Family membership includes all members of the immediate household) per year
Business – $100 per year
Lifetime – $300
You can complete your membership at any of the museums, manually, or online.
On-line Submission – Select the level of membership you want from above (select the button or name). Online submissions require payment with debit/credit card via PayPal.
Manual Submission – Please download, print, and fill out the Membership form. Downloaded Form will be found in your download folder. Then drop it off at one of the museums or submit it by mail.
You can complete your Honor Walk order at any of the museums, on-line, or manually.
On-line Submission – Select the On-line Submission button. It will take you to the order form. Online submissions require payment with debit/credit card via PayPal.
Manual Submission – Please download, print, and fill out the Membership form. Downloaded Form will be found in your download folder. Then drop it off at one of the museums or submit it by mail.
Volunteer – Become a volunteer at one of our museums.
The backbone of our organization are its volunteers. They make the organization a success. You can volunteer for as little as three hours a week by training to be a docent or contribute your skills with carpentry, yard work, and special events.
Your involvement in this community service is much appreciated.
Bright Futures Scholarships – Each summer, teens from Hernando County join the volunteer team at Hernando Historical Museums Association and are provided special training. Approved as a Bright Future Volunteer Location, we encourages High School Students to learn about local and Florida History by participating in many programs.
Please remember the Hernando Historical Museum Association in your estate planning.
The Hernando Historical Museum Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, restoring and displaying artifacts pertaining to Hernando County and Florida history.
It is our hope that our visitors will experience the many interesting collections and join us for the many fabulous events. We rely on donations and volunteers to exist and our memberships enable us to keep all the above open to the public.
Thank you for your continued support!
