BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS FOUNDATION
O HENRY WILLIAM S PORTER SUSANNAH DICKINSON
GET INVOLVED
As a 501(c)(3) organization since 1988, we depend on public involvement and support. If you have an interest in Texas history, Austin landmarks, the writing arts, women's history, or architectural and artifact preservation, we welcome your participation.
JOIN US
Become a Foundation Member: Memberships keep our organization running. As a member you enjoy the benefits (see column at right) and help us support these beloved Austin museums. Join now online or download a membership form and mail it to us with a check.
Century Club $100.00
Family $50.00
Individual Member $25.00
Give Any Amount
DONATIONS
Donations of any amount help us help the museums. Enter any amount you would like to give and we'll put it to good use. Give a tip to the
O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships, Click on Tongue Tied Guy!
MEMBERSHIP
PREMIUMS
Start enjoying “Members Only” literary events. As a member, you receive email announcements for new exhibits and our February Annual Meeting. Plus, join at the $50 Family or $100 Century Club level and you may request a premium (supplies are limited) of a 150th birthday commemorative First Day of Sale cover with an official US O. Henry stamp .
These historic Austin museums are visited by thousands of tourists every year and offer excellent educational opportunities for Texans..We invite you to tour the virtual Museums’ ongoing exhibits. Public visiting hours subject to COVID-19 restrictions are Wednesday thru Sunday, noon to 5 PM. Please enter your email to subscribe to our newsletter so we can send you announcements.
VOLUNTEER
The Foundation welcomes inquiries from persons with nonprofit fundraising experience about joining our board of directors. Write President [at] brushsquaremuseums.org and tell us about yourself and we'll be happy to talk with you.
DONATE TO OUR AUCTION
During the annual Pun-Off the BSMF holds a book sale and auction. Donations of new or gently used books or auction items are always welcome to make this fundraising successful. Contact president (at) brushsquaremuseums.org to describe what you have to contribute.