Our philosophy starts with the simple belief that kids are capable of incredible things. Our job is to nurture that ability; our goal is to support kids' healthy development. Play is how kids learn--here, it is in both a STEM-rich environment and inviting outdoor experience.
How To Give
Support Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, community-supported organization. Our exhibits, programs, services to schools, and, most importantly, subsidized services to families in need are made possible by you. Thank you!
Contributions to the Discovery Museum are tax-deductible.
PLEASE NOTE:
In order to maintain social distancing in our office space, our Development staff is balancing remote with on-site work. Your support by credit card gift made online via the button below will enable us to process and acknowledge your contribution immediately. Checks mailed to the Museum will be collected and processed in due course. We are always here to answer your questions and help – please contact our Chief Development Officer, Marie Beam, at mbeam@discoveryacton.org or (978) 264-4200 ext. 124 and a member of the team will get back to you as quickly as possible. Thank you and stay well!
Make a Gift
It's easy to make an online gift to the Discovery Museum—we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Make a donation today!
Transfer Stock
Brokerage: Fidelity Investments, 1-800-544-6666
Account Number: X01-331-724
Account Holder: Discovery Museum
Tax ID: 04-2741645
DTC Number: 0226
Please note that Fidelity does not provide us with a donor name. Kindly call to let us know the transfer date, name of stock, and number of shares so that we may provide you with documentation of your gift. If you have any questions, please contact Marie Beam at 978-264-4200 ext.124.
Mail a Donation
Please mail to Discovery Museum, Attn: Development, 177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720 or call the Development Office directly at 978-264-4200 ext. 113
By Phone
We can accept credit card donations--and, answer any questions--by phone. Please call Karen Kerns, Assistant Director of Development, at 978-264-4200 ext. 113.
Recommend a Grant from Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer gift matching programs, and those matched can make a big different for the museum. Please take a moment to contact your Human Resources Department to see if you can double your impact!
Shop Online
Support the museum while shopping online at Amazon by using the Amazon Smile program!
In-Kind Giving
Do you have small electronics such as radios, telephones, answering machines, cassette players, and the like? Are you looking for a new home for leftover fabric, yarn or puzzle pieces? Contact Karen Kerns in our Development Office to find out more about what the museum could use in support of our hands-on STEAM programs.
Learn More About Us
Read our Annual Reports.
Learn how we respect donor privacy.
Visit our Newsroom to read quarterly updates from our CEO, news releases, and media coverage.
Development Office Staff
Please contact us with any questions you have about your gift or how to support the museums. Our main number is 978.264.4200, our extensions are below.
Marie Beam, Chief Development Officer, ext. 124
Karen Kerns, Assistant Director of Development, ext. 113
Liz Dorsey, Grants Manager, ext. 131
Lynn Protasowicki, Development Assistant, ext. 134