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Support Our Mission

Help Build Wonder

Every day, a child is discovering something new, asking a question,
trying something for the first time or realizing, “I can do this.”
Your gift helps make those moments possible.

As a nonprofit, The Children’s Museum relies on
generous people like you to create powerful learning experiences
for children and families every day.



Give a Gift Now

Explore Other Ways to Give

Family in Dinosphere
Stock
Appreciated stock offers powerful tax benefits as an outright gift or as funding for a life income gift.
Mother and daughter riding the Carousel
Bequest
With a gift in your will, you can make a powerful future gift that costs you nothing today.
Father and son inside Beyond Spaceship Earth
Tribute
Make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one.
Family playing at the water table in Scienceworks
Collection Items
If you are looking for information about donating items to our Collection of over 130,000 items, please reach out to our Collections Team.
Family in Take Me There: Peru
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
With a donor-advised fund (DAF), you can make a gift now, receive a current income tax deduction, and retain the flexibility to recommend gifts later when the time is right.
Family in Power of Children
Contributing Membership
In addition to the amazing membership benefits that you and your family will enjoy your donation ensures that the museum will continue to fulfill its mission.

Leave a Legacy

Plan a future gift, such as a bequest in your will or trust, to help ensure The Children’s Museum continues to inspire and educate for generations to come. Legacy gifts support everything from exhibits and programs to daily operations, all while reflecting your personal goals.
Legacy Giving Options
Family underneath Fireworks of Glass sculpture.

Questions?

Our Advancement staff is happy to assist!

Jessica Knudsen-Bahney

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Gretchen Hueni

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