Become a member
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Becoming an Annual Member is an excellent way to show your support to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum while receiving valuable benefits like free admission and discounts in our gift shop for 12 months. It also invites you to enjoy exciting benefits like members-only programs, events, and exhibit previews.
Being a member has its perks. Your Annual Membership includes:
- Unlimited exhibit gallery admission*
- 10% discount at the museum Gift Shop and Online Gift Shop
- Discounted rates on future special events, summer camp enrollment, & party rentals
- Early summer camp and event registration
- E-Telegraph, our online newsletter
- Member-only events and offers throughout the year
- Seasonal membership exchanges with San Diego County museums 1
- Annual Memberships are fully tax deductible
*Unlimited exhibit gallery admission is only valid on regular Museum operating hours, and is not valid for special ticketed events.
SELECT YOUR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL
Once you Add to Cart, click the black Cart button in the top right-hand corner of the page to officially join the SDMRM Member Community! If the button does not appear, refresh the page.
Valid for 1 adult & 1 youth (ages 17 & under)
SDMRM Membership Policy:
Membership to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is non-refundable and non-transferable to parties other than the names listed on the account, nor is, or transferable to, a Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Valid for 2 adults & up to 4 youths (ages 17 & under)
SDMRM Membership Policy:
Membership to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is non-refundable and non-transferable to parties other than the names listed on the account, nor is, or transferable to, a Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Valid for 3 adults* & up to 4 youths (ages 17 & under)
*3rd adult maybe be listed as Guest of Member, Nanny, Caregiver, or Grandparent if a name is not assigned.
SDMRM Membership Policy:
Membership to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is non-refundable and non-transferable to parties other than the names listed on the account, nor is, or transferable to, a Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Student Membership
$25.00
Valid for 1 person (ages 15+) with proof of student ID*
*Membership may only be purchased onsite at the museum upon entry with your proof of student identification (student ID card / digital proof of enrollment and California ID).
SDMRM Membership Policy:
Membership to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is non-refundable and non-transferable to parties other than the names listed on the account, nor is, or transferable to, a Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN #95-3522268. Your gift (membership) is deductible to the extent allowed by law. Consult your tax representative for details about the potential deductibility of this gift (membership).
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
Lifetime Members only pay once with no annual renewal fees to receive additional benefits such as free guest passes, admission for up to 10 guests, and a custom engraved railroad tie on the Railroad Walk of Fame!
SDMRM Membership Policy:
Membership to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is non-refundable and non-transferable to parties other than the names listed on the account, nor is, or transferable to, a Balboa Park Explorer Pass.
Railroad Tie Engraving Form
Submit forms to museum gift shop, or Amanda Ochoa, Membership & Development Manager at aochoa@sdmrm.org
Lifetime Membership Tax Deductibility Information:
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN #95-3522268. Purchases of a San Diego Model Railroad Museum Lifetime Membership may result in charitable tax deductions. The potential tax deduction portion of an SDMRM Lifetime Membership is the full price, less the value of 10 free guest passes included in the initial membership purchase. The fair market value of each SDMRM guest pass is $20.00. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum recommends consulting with a professional tax advisor before calculating tax deductions on individual and corporate tax returns.
BALBOA PARK EXPLORER PASS
As an Explorer Annual Pass holder, you gain general admission to 16 museums throughout Balboa Park in addition to exclusive newsletters, special recommendations, and invitations to Explorer-only events.
SDMRM Membership Policy:
Membership to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is non-refundable and non-transferable to parties other than the names listed on the account, nor is, or transferable to, a Balboa Park Explorer Pass.