Supporter
$50
- Personal thank-you from our Executive Director
- Name listed on our annual supporter wall
- Quarterly e-newsletter
Give the gift of play
Support the Museum
Every donation keeps the lights on, the exhibits turning, and the doors open to every kid in Columbia.
Why donate
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Every dollar you give is tax-deductible and goes directly to programming — never to overhead.
- Underwrites free field trips for every Title-I classroom in the district.
- Keeps admission free for EBT cardholders and their families.
- Funds new exhibit builds designed and fabricated right here in Columbia.
Choose a level
Patron
$150
- All Supporter benefits
- Two guest admission passes per quarter
- 10% off summer-camp registration
- Invitation to exhibit-opening receptions
Champion
$500
- All Patron benefits
- Annual family membership for up to 6 people
- Private after-hours tour for your family
- Recognition in our Annual Report
Where your gift goes
40,000+
visitors welcomed last year — half of them on free or reduced admission.
"Our third-graders don't get many chances to learn like this. The museum made our science unit come alive — and a few future engineers."
— Ms. Alvarez, West Boulevard Elementary
Other ways to give
Volunteer
Help at events, lead a craft table, or assist with field trips. Most roles need a 2-hour monthly commitment.
Stock Gifts
Transfer appreciated securities directly to the museum and skip the capital-gains tax. Email us for our DTC instructions.
Corporate Matching
Many employers will match your donation dollar-for-dollar. Check with your HR department and we will handle the paperwork.
Legacy Giving
Name the museum in your will, retirement plan, or charitable trust to support future generations of curious kids.
Questions about giving?
We are happy to talk stock transfers, planned giving, or in-kind donations.