Counterculture Museum
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:39
Counterculture Museum
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"Nobody can do everything,
but everyone can do something."
Wavy Gravy & Estelle Cimino
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"Get your motor running..."
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The status quo doesn’t want the
counterculture preserved.
The powers that be want
counterculture history to be
the last thing that is preserved.
V. Vale
Search & Destroy
,
RE/Search
Visit us at the corner of
Haight & Ashbury
Wed–Sun
11am–6pm
Now open at the intersection of Haight & Ashbury!
The Counterculture Museum is a groundbreaking new museum in the heart of San Francisco, a city ever at the center of transformative ideas.
Created by the founders and management of The Beat Museum, established in 2003,
we are building upon a legacy of celebrating movements that have reshaped our world. Our mission is to promote a deeper understanding of countercultural movements—from the Beat Generation, hippies, the civil rights movement, women’s liberation, LGBTQ+ rights, and beyond. These movements pushed boundaries and embraced modern values, shaping society in their time. They sparked creative expression and became powerful catalysts for lasting social change that still resonates today.
As a dynamic space for learning, engagement, and inspiration, the Counterculture Museum explores the history, challenges, and lasting impact of these movements. Exhibitions showcase the past, while drawing connections to the present, demonstrating how the ideals and struggles of previous generations carry on today.
We are calling on individuals, organizations, and communities who share our passion for preserving this critical history to support our mission. Your contributions will help ensure that the stories of these movements continue to engage and inspire future generations.
Thank you for your support!
Make a Donation
GoFundMe
PayPal
Become a Member
Friend of the Museum
$100/year
Admission for one for an entire year to the museum and special exhibitions
10% discount at the museum gift shop or on our online shop
E-newsletter with updates on exhibits and events
Join Now!
Advocate
$250/year
Free admission for two for an entire year
15% discount at the gift shop or on our online shop
Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
Recognition on the museum’s website
Join Now!
Activist
$500/year
Free admission for a group of four for an entire year
Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
20% discount at the gift shop or on our online shop
Recognition on the museum’s website
Join Now!
Change Maker
$1,000/year
All Activist benefits
Private, curator-led tour for up to six guests
Join Now!
Visionary
$5,000/year
All Change Maker benefits
Invitation to a private dinner with museum leadership and special guests
Complimentary tickets to special events, including film screenings and panel discussions
Join Now!
Are you or your organization interested in a greater role in the Counterculture Museum?
Consider a Sponsorship:
Show Sponsorships:
Bronze Sponsor
$10,000/year
Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on the museum’s website, and on the Donor Wall.
Logo placement in the museum’s promotional materials.
10 complimentary tickets to a special event or exhibition opening or private curated-led tour.
Join Now!
Silver Sponsor
$25,000/year
All Bronze Sponsor benefits.
Logo placement in a dedicated section of the museum.
20 complimentary tickets to special events and exhibition openings.
Private, curator-led tour for up to 10 guests.
Join Now!
Gold Sponsor
$50,000/year
All Silver Sponsor benefits.
Recognition as a sponsor of a specific exhibit or gallery.
Invitation to exclusive museum events.
Join Now!
Platinum Sponsor
$100,000/year
All Gold Sponsor benefits.
Naming rights to a section of the museum for one year.
Recognition at all major museum events and in media coverage.
Opportunity to host a private event at the museum.
Join Now!
Legacy Donations & Gifts of Stock
We also invite supporters to consider legacy donations and gifts of stock as a way to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Counterculture Museum. By including the museum in your estate plans or donating appreciated securities, you can leave a lasting impact on future generations while potentially benefiting from tax advantages.
Skip to content
"If you build it, they will come..."
Read the full story here...
Photo © bil paul
sixtiespix.com
Photo © bil paul
sixtiespix.com
Photo © bil paul
sixtiespix.com
"Nobody can do everything,
but everyone can do something."
Wavy Gravy & Estelle Cimino
Photo © bil paul
sixtiespix.com
Photo © bil paul
sixtiespix.com
"Get your motor running..."
Photo © bil paul
sixtiespix.com
The status quo doesn’t want the
counterculture preserved.
The powers that be want
counterculture history to be
the last thing that is preserved.
V. Vale
Search & Destroy
,
RE/Search
Visit us at the corner of
Haight & Ashbury
Wed–Sun
11am–6pm
Now open at the intersection of Haight & Ashbury!
The Counterculture Museum is a groundbreaking new museum in the heart of San Francisco, a city ever at the center of transformative ideas.
Created by the founders and management of The Beat Museum, established in 2003,
we are building upon a legacy of celebrating movements that have reshaped our world. Our mission is to promote a deeper understanding of countercultural movements—from the Beat Generation, hippies, the civil rights movement, women’s liberation, LGBTQ+ rights, and beyond. These movements pushed boundaries and embraced modern values, shaping society in their time. They sparked creative expression and became powerful catalysts for lasting social change that still resonates today.
As a dynamic space for learning, engagement, and inspiration, the Counterculture Museum explores the history, challenges, and lasting impact of these movements. Exhibitions showcase the past, while drawing connections to the present, demonstrating how the ideals and struggles of previous generations carry on today.
We are calling on individuals, organizations, and communities who share our passion for preserving this critical history to support our mission. Your contributions will help ensure that the stories of these movements continue to engage and inspire future generations.
Thank you for your support!
Make a Donation
GoFundMe
PayPal
Become a Member
Friend of the Museum
$100/year
Admission for one for an entire year to the museum and special exhibitions
10% discount at the museum gift shop or on our online shop
E-newsletter with updates on exhibits and events
Join Now!
Advocate
$250/year
Free admission for two for an entire year
15% discount at the gift shop or on our online shop
Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
Recognition on the museum’s website
Join Now!
Activist
$500/year
Free admission for a group of four for an entire year
Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
20% discount at the gift shop or on our online shop
Recognition on the museum’s website
Join Now!
Change Maker
$1,000/year
All Activist benefits
Private, curator-led tour for up to six guests
Join Now!
Visionary
$5,000/year
All Change Maker benefits
Invitation to a private dinner with museum leadership and special guests
Complimentary tickets to special events, including film screenings and panel discussions
Join Now!
Are you or your organization interested in a greater role in the Counterculture Museum?
Consider a Sponsorship:
Show Sponsorships:
Bronze Sponsor
$10,000/year
Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on the museum’s website, and on the Donor Wall.
Logo placement in the museum’s promotional materials.
10 complimentary tickets to a special event or exhibition opening or private curated-led tour.
Join Now!
Silver Sponsor
$25,000/year
All Bronze Sponsor benefits.
Logo placement in a dedicated section of the museum.
20 complimentary tickets to special events and exhibition openings.
Private, curator-led tour for up to 10 guests.
Join Now!
Gold Sponsor
$50,000/year
All Silver Sponsor benefits.
Recognition as a sponsor of a specific exhibit or gallery.
Invitation to exclusive museum events.
Join Now!
Platinum Sponsor
$100,000/year
All Gold Sponsor benefits.
Naming rights to a section of the museum for one year.
Recognition at all major museum events and in media coverage.
Opportunity to host a private event at the museum.
Join Now!
Legacy Donations & Gifts of Stock
We also invite supporters to consider legacy donations and gifts of stock as a way to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Counterculture Museum. By including the museum in your estate plans or donating appreciated securities, you can leave a lasting impact on future generations while potentially benefiting from tax advantages.