Supporting the Museum of Riverside Since 1963

Our Mission

To help preserve Riverside’s past and present for future generations by creating community interest in, use of, and support for the Museum of Riverside. The RMA promotes increased knowledge and understanding of the Museum’s purposes, services and needs, and supports the activities and growth of the Museum through gifts, memorials and bequests, and through volunteering, fundraising, and support of special projects and programs, events, exhibits, and improvement projects.

Fundraising

The RMA raises funds to support exhibitions, educational programs, collections care, and the long-term growth of the Museum of Riverside.

Volunteering

Volunteers extend the Museum’s reach by assisting with programs, supporting events, and helping interpret Riverside’s stories through docenting.

Advocacy

RMA advocates for the Museum of Riverside within the community, elevating the importance of their mission and supporting initiatives that strengthen the Museum’s impact for future generations.

Our History

Founded in 1963, the Riverside Museum Associates became the official 501(c)(3) support organization for the Museum of Riverside. For more than 60 years, RMA has helped build community support for exhibitions, educational programs, collections care, and preservation initiatives.

RMA volunteers and donors have played a vital role in expanding the Museum’s reach, supporting cultural events, and advancing long-term projects—including fundraising for the property adjacent to the Harada House, the future interpretive center for this nationally significant landmark.

Today, the RMA continues to help ensure Riverside’s stories are preserved and shared with future generations.

2026 Board of Directors

  • Rich Cardullo, President
  • Yvonne Eich, Vice President
  • Robin Whittington, Treasurer
  • Peggy Barnhart, Past President, Secretary
  • Bruce Spieler, Director-at-Large
  • Connie Lasky, Harada House Director-at-Large
  • Jo Matza, Heritage House Director-at-Large
  • Anna Gaissert, Downtown Museum Director-at-Large
  • Chantal Downing, Advancement Chair