Join Us!
Join us in supporting our mission as we restore, preserve and share Southern California’s rail transportation history. When you are a member of the West’s largest railway museum you can enjoy the following benefits:
- Unlimited train and trolley rides on regular operating weekends/holidays
- Free or discounted admission to events (may exclude some third party events)
- Free docent tours
- 10% discount at the Museum Store
- Receive training on how to operate Southern California Railway Museum’s historic trains and trolleys—become a volunteer to provide rides to the public!
- Become a volunteer and help restore/maintain SCRM’s collections and facility, as well as assist with signature events
- Receive Museum’s quarterly Gazette Magazine which describes events, plans, operations, preservation activities, and the colorful history of our collection
- Receive member-only Monthly Happenings email which provides updates on events and other activities
- Receive member-only Whistle Stop emails with important updates and information as they arise
- Vote in yearly Board of Directors election and run for the Board of Directors (excludes special memberships)
Membership Types
Individual $50*: Persons at least 18 years old.
Dual $75*: All benefits above for two adults. Only the primary adult can vote in elections or run for the Board of Directors.
Family $95*: Includes individual membership benefits for two adults and children under 18 who live in the same household and visit the Museum with one of the two family adult members. Only the primary member can vote in yearly Director elections and be eligible for Board of Director Nomination
Sustaining $150: All benefits above for an individual or family, as well as a 10% discount on venue rentals and film/photoshoot bookings. Includes five (5) single-use weekend train and trolley ride passes for friends..
Benefactor $300: All benefits above for an individual or family, as well as a 10% discount on venue rentals and film/photoshoot bookings. Includes ten (10) single-use weekend train and trolley ride passes for friends, and invitations to special Benefactor events.
Life $1000: All benefits above for one or two adults and children under 18 who live in the same household and visit the Museum with one of the two family adult members. Only the primary member can vote in yearly Director elections and be eligible for Board of Director Nomination. Life membership is valid for the life of the primary member and cannot be transferred.
*Individual, Dual and Family memberships are eligible for a 10% discount for seniors (aged 65 or older), active military, or students. A valid ID must be presented at time of purchase. These memberships need to be purchased in person or you can download the form below and return via email along with a copy of the valid ID.
Additional Ways to Purchase/Renew
You may purchase/renew a membership by downloading the Membership Application (PDF), filling it out, and mailing it with your payment to:
Southern California Railway Museum
Attn: Membership
PO Box 548
Perris CA 92572-0548
You may also purchase/renew a membership in person at the Museum or charge your membership to a credit card by calling the Museum at (951) 943-3020.
If you have questions, please call the Museum at (951) 943-3020 or e‑mail membership@socalrailway.org.
Corporate Memberships are only available to purchase/renew through mail-in or in-person.