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Individual Giving

Your Gift. Their Discovery.

The true cost of providing a high-quality, interactive learning experience goes well beyond entrance fees. Community support is vital to our success and represents nearly 50 percent of the Museum's operating budget.

Donations allow the Museum to continue to provide a unique, state-of-the-art educational experience in an interactive, academic environment kids love. Donations also benefit the entire community by helping to fund the Access program, which provides free or reduced admission to low–income families and school groups. About 30 percent of our 400,000 guests attend at free or reduced admission through this program.

GiveMN - November 17, 2009

An easy way to do more for our kids

On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, every gift you direct to Minnesota Children's Museum through giveMN.org will be matched 50 cents for each $1 up to $500,000 thanks to the generosity of the St. Paul Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation and Bush Foundation.

How It Works

Getting your gift matched is as easy as 1-2-3

1. Visit our homepage on Tuesday, November 17, before 8 a.m.

2. Click the Give MN link on the right-hand side of your screen

3. Make your donation at 8 a.m. when the matching opportunity begins

Take action as soon as possible on November 17 to maximize this extraordinary opportunity for our children.

If you have any questions, please call Adam at 651-225-6055. Thank you for keeping kids first.

Contributions from individuals fuel discovery and early learning by enabling Minnesota Children's Museum to:

Deliver nationally-recognized exhibits and programming
Reach out to underserved neighborhoods and families through our Access program
Bring exemplary programs to area schools
Engage young minds and inspire creativity
Provide a safe learning environment for children and families
Create a stimulating atmosphere that channels a child's curiosity

Become a donor now, and sign up for our Connections newsletter.

Donor Benefits

As a donor to Minnesota Children's Museum, you can take advantage of the many benefits that come with your gift, including:

Traveler ($50 – $149)

Museum Donor newsletter - Connections

Adventurer ($150 – $249)

Traveler benefits plus:

Complimentary Passport Deluxe family membership ($125 value)
Invitation to two special family events free of charge

Explorer ($250 – $499)

Adventurer benefits plus:

A six person pass to the Museum
Invitation to a behind-the-scenes Museum tour
Your name listed in the Museum’s Annual Report

Discoverer ($500 – $999)

Explorer benefits plus:

Your name listed on donor wall in the Museum lobby
Invitation to Donor Appreciation events
Two complimentary parking passes

Children’s Circle ($1,000 – $2,499)

Discoverer benefits plus:

Two free guests per visit
Invitation to exclusive VIP events
One complimentary membership to donate or share

Gifts $2,500 and above

For benefits at donor levels above $2,499, please contact the Museum’s Development Department at 651-225-6055.

Please contact the Manager of Individual Giving at 651-225-6055 for more information. Your gift is tax–deductible as allowed by law. Benefits are not transferable and are subject to change.