Research Request Form
Please begin by filling out our Research Request Form to give us a clear idea of what your research aim is:
The research staff is available when the museum is closed on any weekday pending staff availability for an appointment and on Thursday when the museum is open.
For research requests, please email:
research@petalumamuseum.com or call us at 707 778-4398.
Research Rates
After many years with no increases in the rates the PHL&M charges for research services, the Board recently voted to establish modest increases beginning January 1, 2023. The museum has been charging for research since 2008 and periodically reviews the schedule of charges. Currently, the Museum charges no more than $10/hour for research services. Other Museums in Sonoma County charge substantially more.
The average research request takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to complete. For the first time museum members will be charged after the first 2 hours to address requests (or multiple requests) which take more than the average time to complete.
Here is a summary of the new charges, which are tiered to encourage membership:
Members
* Individual Members and non-profits receive the first 2 hours free; $15 per hour after that
* Business Members receive two free hours annually, and $30/hour after that
* All Members can use the Research Library for free
Non-Members
* Individuals and non-profits, $25/hour
* Businesses, $50/hour
$10/hour for use of the Research Library.