Annual Giving

By becoming an annual giving member of the Museum you join a select group of museum supporters – persons who are committed through their philanthropy to making a difference in Milwaukee's cultural community. Annual giving members supply the funds necessary for protecting and preserving our collections, underwriting our scientific research and educational programming, and helping to bring special exhibitions to the Museum.

To recognize the monetary support provided by annual givers, the Museum offers an array of benefits in appreciation of these special gifts.

President's Circle

Donation: $5,000 and more
  • Exclusive opportunities designed to meet your personal interests such as luncheon with the president and a curator or the opportunity to see an exhibit in-the-making by accompanying Museum scientists on local field work.
  • A private tour for up to eight of a special exhibition or collection with complimentary refreshments.
  • President's Circle insider updates throughout the year.
  • Signed editions of Museum staff publications.
  • All Curator Circle benefits listed below.

Curator Circle

All donors at the Curator Circle level receive unlimited free admission for everyone covered by their membership to any regular-run Humphrey IMAX® Dome Theater film or Daniel M. Soref Planetarium show in addition to the specific benefits for each level and general membership benefits listed below.

Platinum Curator Circle
Donation: $3,500 - $4,999
  • Tour and lunch with a curator.
  • 25 percent discount on rental of galleries for private events.
  • Invitation to an exclusive exhibit opening reception.
  • A copy of the MPM Annual Report.
  • Our public thanks on the Exceptional Annual Support honor board and in the Annual Report.
Gold Curator Circle
Donation: $2,500 - $3,499
  • 25 percent discount on rental of galleries for private events.
  • Invitation to an exclusive exhibit opening reception.
  • A copy of the MPM Annual Report.
  • Our public thanks on the Exceptional Annual Support honor board and in the Annual Report.
Silver Curator Circle
Donation: $1,500 - $2,499
  • Invitation to an exclusive exhibit opening reception.
  • A copy of the MPM Annual Report.
  • Our public thanks on the Exceptional Annual Support honor board and in the Annual Report.
Bronze
Donation: $1,000 - $1,499
  • Invitation to an exclusive exhibit opening reception.
  • A copy of the MPM Annual Report.
  • Our public thanks on the Exceptional Annual Support honor board and in the Annual Report.

Enrichment Club

Enrichment Club donors receive benefits for the levels listed as well as the general membership benefits listed below.

Platinum Enrichment Club
Donation: $750 - $999
  • Admission privileges for up to 6 more guests per visit.
  • Unlimited free admission for everyone covered under your membership to any regular-run Humphrey IMAX® Dome Theater film or Daniel M. Soref Planetarium show.
  • Reception with the Museum president and guest speaker before a Museum Lecture Series lecture.
  • Invitation to the annual Behind-the-Scenes event.
  • Priority seating at Museum lectures and programs.
  • Our public thanks in Wings newsletter.
Gold Enrichment Club
Donation: $500 - $749
  • Admission privileges for up to 6 more guests per visit.
  • 10 free tickets to any regular-run Humphrey IMAX® Dome Theater film and 10 free tickets to any regular-run Daniel M. Soref Planetarium show.
  • Invitation to the annual Behind-the-Scenes event.
  • Priority seating at Museum lectures and programs.
  • Our public thanks in Wings newsletter.
Silver Enrichment Club
Donation: $250 - $499
  • Admission privileges for up to 4 more guests per visit.
  • 8 free tickets to any regular-run Humphrey IMAX® Dome Theater film and 8 free tickets to any regular-run Daniel M. Soref Planetarium show.
  • Invitation to the annual Behind-the-Scenes event.
  • Priority seating at Museum lectures and programs.
  • Our public thanks in Wings newsletter.
Bronze Enrichment Club
Donation: $150 - $249
  • Admission privileges for up to 3 more guests per visit.
  • 4 free tickets to any regular-run Humphrey IMAX® Dome Theater film and 4 free tickets to any regular-run Daniel M. Soref Planetarium show.

General Membership Benefits

  • Unlimited free Museum admission for two adults and all children or grandchildren in a member family (ages 17 and under), or one adult and three guests.
  • Free admission to more than 300 museums worldwide (ASTC Passport Program).
  • Discounts on IMAX® and Planetarium tickets, parking, and purchases in the Museum Marketplace and Café.
  • Members-only viewings and discounts on special exhibitions.
  • Invitations to free evening events, such as Halloween Hauntings and Behind-the-Scenes.
  • Members pricing on museum camps, lectures and other public programs.
  • Subscriptions to Wings newsletter and monthly eNewsletter.
  • Free membership in the Clue Crew Kids Club.
  • One free stroller or wheelchair rental per visit.

The Milwaukee Public Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contributinos are tax-deductible less the fair market value of any benefits you receive. The value of IMAX®/Planetarium tickets is $5 each and is not tax-deductible.