Annual Fund

Annual Fund support, above and beyond membership and admissions, is critical funding/resource for the Museum. It supports a range of discretionary and programmatic needs, from exhibitions and educational programs to animal care and wetlands conservation.

Did you know that the Museum is a nonprofit? That means not only is your donation appreciated, but it’s vital!

You can make an unrestricted gift at any time throughout the year. And your employer may have a matching gift program.

We thank you for your continued support.

For more information, please email Rachel Ripps, Development Officer at Rachel.Ripps@lifeandscience.org

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Our Commitment to the Community

For nearly eight decades, generations of visitors have found a home at the Museum as a place to discover, play, think, explore, and experience moments of wonder for a lifetime of learning. As a proud member of our Durham community, we are committed to providing valuable and engaging programming that highlights our shared interest in science and our world.

In 2022 we have:

  • Welcomed thousands of local school groups for science and nature programming
  • Opened the brand-new Wetlands Floating Walking in Explore the Wild
  • Celebrated PRISM, our inaugural Pride in STEM program
  • Offered free field trips for students and visit for Durham residents
  • Provided camp scholarships to families with demonstrated financial need
  • Created sensory-friendly events and programming
  • Hosted an annual youth-led Climate Summit for local teens

What can you help us achieve in 2023?