Donations

Ways You Can Help

There are many ways you can support the work of The Museum of Nature and Science.

Support The Museum of Nature and Science's Annual Fund

Each year, we count on the generosity of individuals, businesses, foundations, and other organizations to support the Museum's educational programs, sites, and general operations. Your annual gift, in addition to your membership, gives the Museum the flexibility it needs to direct resources to immediate priorities.

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Make a gift in honor or in memory of your favorite paleontologist, amateur archaeologist, or nature lover.

Honorial and memorial gifts provide a meaningful way of paying tribute to those whose passion and lifework are dedicated to paleontology, archaeology, or natural history. All honorial and memorial gifts are acknowledged in Naturally Speaking, the newsletter of The Museum of Nature and Science.

Please contact Patti Broyles, Director of Development, at 214-428-5555 ext. 1457, or via email at pbroyles@natureandscience.org for more information.

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Give a gift of stock.

A gift of long-term, appreciated securities (stock, bonds, or mutual fund shares) allows you to claim the full fair market value of the stock as a tax deduction. Often, you can also avoid paying capital gains tax. You may also choose to sell stock that has lost value and donate the proceeds from the sale. You can then deduct the capital loss, as well as the amount of the sale of the stock.

Please contact Patti Broyles, Director of Development, at 214-428-5555 ext. 1457, or via email at pbroyles@natureandscience.org for more information.

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Leave a legacy.

Drawing up your estate plans is an intensely personal decision -- with family, legal, and tax implications that should be thought through carefully. Naming a charity in your will provides you with a way to make a lasting contribution to a cause you care about. If you're considering including The Museum of Nature and Science in your estate plans, we would be happy to discuss various options with you.

Please contact Patti Broyles, Director of Development, at 214-428-5555 ext. 1457, or via email at pbroyles@natureandscience.org for more information.

Thank you for your interest in supporting The Museum of Nature and Science!

MNS is an AAM accredited institution that is the result of the merger of the Dallas Museum of Natural History, The Science Place, and the Dallas Children's Museum, supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and HP.