The Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House Foundation is a 501-c-3, non-profit, public benefit corporation of volunteers that support the Campbell Museums' goals of promoting the history of Campbell and Santa Clara Valley through volunteer efforts and financial assistance.

The Foundation was formed in 1993 and over the last two decades, it has raised funds to support the museums' programs, exhibits, operating costs, and conservation efforts. Through the Foundation's endowment fund, and fundraising efforts, such as Holiday Teas and Tours, Summer Concert Series concessions, and more the group has put a new roof on the Carriage House, funded UV protective film on Ainsley House windows, restored the Ainsley House front door entry Way,  and much more!

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The City of Campbell owns and maintains the museum's buildings and contents. The Foundation works with the City of Campbell's Department of Recreation of Community Services. Annually, the Foundation has provided $10,000 in scholarship funds for area schools to use for admission or transportation fees to attend Hands-On History at the Campbell Historical Museum. The scholarship program started in 2008 and has helped thousands of students over the years to learn about local history and enjoy a museum experience.

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The Foundation helps the Campbell Museums create quality exhibits by contracting professional exhibit designers, assisting in printing durable interpretive panels, and funding high-quality exhibit cases. The Foundation also provides annual financial support on an as-needed basis in conjunction with museum staff recommendations.

The Foundation hosts a museum store inside the Carriage House. The store offers unique boutique-style gifts, during public museum hours: Friday-Sunday 11-3pm

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The Foundation is recruiting members.

For information about Board Roles, click here

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For more information, please fill out the contact form below.

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