Welcome to the Counterculture Museum!

Now open at the intersection of Haight & Ashbury!

The Counterculture Museum is a groundbreaking new museum in the heart of San Francisco, a city ever at the center of transformative ideas. Created by the founders and management of The Beat Museum, established in 2003, we are building upon a legacy of celebrating movements that have reshaped our world. Our mission is to promote a deeper understanding of countercultural movements—from the Beat Generation, hippies, the civil rights movement, women’s liberation, LGBTQ+ rights, and beyond. These movements pushed boundaries and embraced modern values, shaping society in their time. They sparked creative expression and became powerful catalysts for lasting social change that still resonates today.

As a dynamic space for learning, engagement, and inspiration, the Counterculture Museum explores the history, challenges, and lasting impact of these movements. Exhibitions showcase the past, while drawing connections to the present, demonstrating how the ideals and struggles of previous generations carry on today.

We are calling on individuals, organizations, and communities who share our passion for preserving this critical history to support our mission. Your contributions will help ensure that the stories of these movements continue to engage and inspire future generations.

Thank you for your support!

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Become a Member

Friend of the Museum

$100/year

• Admission for one for an entire year to the museum and special exhibitions
• 10% discount at the museum gift shop or on our online shop
• E-newsletter with updates on exhibits and events

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Advocate

$250/year

• Free admission for two for an entire year
• 15% discount at the gift shop or on our online shop
• Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
• Recognition on the museum’s website

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Activist

$500/year

• Free admission for a group of four for an entire year
• Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
• 20% discount at the gift shop or on our online shop
• Recognition on the museum’s website

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Change Maker

$1,000/year

• All Activist benefits
• Private, curator-led tour for up to six guests

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Visionary

$5,000/year

• All Change Maker benefits
• Invitation to a private dinner with museum leadership and special guests
• Complimentary tickets to special events, including film screenings and panel discussions

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Are you or your organization interested in a greater role in the Counterculture Museum?
Consider a Sponsorship:

Bronze Sponsor

$10,000/year

• Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on the museum’s website, and on the Donor Wall.
• Logo placement in the museum’s promotional materials.
• 10 complimentary tickets to a special event or exhibition opening or private curated-led tour.

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Silver Sponsor

$25,000/year

• All Bronze Sponsor benefits.
• Logo placement in a dedicated section of the museum.
• 20 complimentary tickets to special events and exhibition openings.
• Private, curator-led tour for up to 10 guests.

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Gold Sponsor

$50,000/year

• All Silver Sponsor benefits.
• Recognition as a sponsor of a specific exhibit or gallery.
• Invitation to exclusive museum events.

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Platinum Sponsor

$100,000/year

• All Gold Sponsor benefits.
• Naming rights to a section of the museum for one year.
• Recognition at all major museum events and in media coverage.
• Opportunity to host a private event at the museum.

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Legacy Donations & Gifts of Stock

We also invite supporters to consider legacy donations and gifts of stock as a way to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Counterculture Museum. By including the museum in your estate plans or donating appreciated securities, you can leave a lasting impact on future generations while potentially benefiting from tax advantages.