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.

Each level includes the benefits of all proceeding levels.

President’s Circle — $10,000 and more

  • 4 additional VIP tickets to special exhibitions (total of 8).
  • Luncheon with the president and a curator.
  • A behind the scenes museum tour for up to 8 guests of an area of special interest.
  • Exclusive opportunity to be seated with the speaker at a Luncheon Lecture.

Curator’s Circle — $5,000 - $9,999

  • 4 VIP tickets to special exhibitions.
  • One free Bronze Enrichment Club family membership to give to family or friends.
  • 20% discount on rental of galleries for private events.

Adventurer’s Circle — $2,500 - $4,999

  • Museum tour with a curator.
  • 10% discount on rental of galleries for private events.
  • Our public thanks on the Exceptional Annual Support honor board.

Explorer’s Circle — $1,000 - $2,499

  • Invitation for 2 to exclusive exhibit openings and special receptions.
  • Our public thanks in the Annual Report.

Platinum Enrichment Club — $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

Gold Enrichment Club — $500 - $749

  • Admission privileges for up to 4 more guests per visit.
  • 2 additional free tickets to any regular-run planetarium show (total of 10).

Silver Enrichment Club — $250 - $499

  • Admission privileges for up to 2 more guests per visit.
  • 4 additional free tickets to any regular-run planetarium show (total of 8).
  • Our public thanks in Wings newsletter.
  • Priority seating at museum lectures and programs.

Bronze Enrichment Club — $150 - $249

  • Admission privileges for 1 more guest per visit.
  • 4 free tickets to any regular-run planetarium show.
  • Invitation to the annual Behind-the-Scenes event.

All donors receive the benefits of membership which include:

  • Unlimited free museum admission for two adults and all children or grandchildren in a member family (ages 17 and under) plus two guests, or one adult and four guests.
  • Free admission to more than 300 museums worldwide.
  • Discounts on IMAX® and Planetarium tickets, parking, and purchases in the museum shops and cafe.
  • Members-only viewings and discounts on special exhibitions.
  • Invitations to free evening events, such as Halloween Hauntings and Clue Crew Kids Club Party.
  • 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.

Please give generously to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Annual Campaign.
Development Office: (414) 278-6128

The Milwaukee Public Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contributions are tax-deductible less the fair market value of any benefits you receive. The value of IMAX®/Planetarium tickets is $6 each and is not tax-deductible.