The Journey Continues
Through You!
Call 605-394-6923 or send cash/checks to:
The Journey Museum & Learning Center
PO Box 1554
Rapid City, SD 57709
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The Journey Museum and Learning Center is invested in serving the community and creating long-term impacts.
We've invested in technology to reach audiences in-person and online and will continue to invest in the community through online education, STEAM Weekends, the Journey Video Archive, Journey Discussions, Learning Forums, Pop-Up Discoveries, and more!
Here are some ways to invest in your local museum!
- Become a Friend of the museum
- Purchase or renew your annual membership
- You can still contribute by mail or over the phone
All contributions are tax-deductible.
General Membership
Gain the satisfaction of supporting a history museum that celebrates the American experience and preserves your heritage!
Call us for more information:
605-394-6923
In appreciation for your support, all members of The Journey Museum and Learning Center enjoy the following benefits:
- 1 full year of free visits to The Journey Museum and Learning Center
- Unlimited educational classes like Discovery Expeditions and Journey Into Space. Join us for STEAM Weekends!
- Special-priced tickets to select events
- 15% off at our gift shop
- Great deals on summer camp!
Levels of Membership:
- Single $40
- Dual $60
- Family $75
Friendship
We are grateful for the kindness and generosity of our Friends, who have made possible the expansion of our educational programming and furthered our mission and vision.
We sure do get by with a little help from our Friends! Friends of The Journey Museum enjoy the following benefits:
- 20% off in The Journey Trading Co. and on facility rentals
- Invitations to Friends-exclusive events
- Unlimited educational classes like Discovery Expeditions and Journey Into Space. Join us for STEAM Weekends!
- Special-priced tickets to select events
Friendship Levels:
- Copper $250 - $999
- Silver $1,000 - $2,499
- Gold $2,500+
THEATER ENHANCEMENTS
Thanks to the support of our friends and members we have been able to make the following enhancements to our theater, gallery, and museum.
Closed-captioned movies
Enhanced audio for the hearing-impaired
Update of "The Journey" film, which introduces visitors to the Black Hills and to our collections
Upgrade to theater control center
Ramps that allow access for guests using walkers, wheelchairs and other assisted movement devices
Handrails to allow for more safety on theater stairs
GALLERY ENHANCEMENTS
Updated projector and screen in an area where many events are held
Enhanced audio for the hearing-impaired
Digital cameras to archive and share full presentations
MUSEUM ENHANCEMENTS
Smartphone app with audio library, including text for those with hearing limitations. This app will be used all around the museum for a more engaging visitor experience.
Upgraded monitors that currently feature video vignettes, complete with closed-captioning
Enhanced section on Deadwood history
Bathroom doors that open with the push of a button to assist people with mobility issues
Changing tables in main men's bathroom
New WiFi system
Thanks to the support of our friends and members we have been able to make the following enhancements to our theater, gallery, and museum.
Closed-captioned moviesEnhanced audio for the hearing-impairedUpdate of "The Journey" film, which introduces visitors to the Black Hills and to our collectionsUpgrade to theater control centerRamps that allow access for guests using walkers, wheelchairs and other assisted movement devicesHandrails to allow for more safety on theater stairs GALLERY ENHANCEMENTS
Updated projector and screen in an area where many events are heldEnhanced audio for the hearing-impairedDigital cameras to archive and share full presentationsMUSEUM ENHANCEMENTS
Smartphone app with audio library, including text for those with hearing limitations. This app will be used all around the museum for a more engaging visitor experience.Upgraded monitors that currently feature video vignettes, complete with closed-captioningEnhanced section on Deadwood historyBathroom doors that open with the push of a button to assist people with mobility issuesChanging tables in main men's bathroomNew WiFi systemThe Journey Museum and Learning Center regularly adds new events, exhibits, and features to the expansive museum, covering American history, Black Hills history, and Native American culture.
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