Maryland Science Center: Members & Donors: Donor Info: Donor Levels

Your tax-deductible donation helps our visitors Touch Wonder! Contributions to Annual Giving support the outstanding educational programs of the Maryland Science Center.

Gifts in any amount are appreciated – just participating is important!

You may mail a donation to:

Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230

Attn: Development Office

Please make checks payable to Maryland Science Center.

Please feel free to contact Alexis Schrott, at 410-545-5943 or aschrott@marylandsciencecenter.org if you have any questions.

If you are seeking the donation of a MSC admission or IMAX voucher for your fund-raising event, please contact Lori Blau at lblau@marylandsciencecenter.org. As a policy, we only consider donations to public schools in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

If you are interested in supporting the Maryland Science Center at a higher level of giving and enjoying the benefits of a membership, become a Contributing Member today! The additional generous support of members at these levels provides vital funding for our exhibits and programs.

Pathfinder - $250

(tax-deductibility $218)
Membership for four individuals good for unlimited admission to the Maryland Science Center and Davis Planetarium for one year.
4 St. John Properties IMAX member vouchers.
4 one-time use basic admission guest passes.
Free reciprocal admission to 67 museums participating in the Southeastern Reciprocal Program.

Trailblazer - $500

(tax-deductibility $436)
Membership for eight individuals good for unlimited admission to the Maryland Science Center and Davis Planetarium for one year.
8 St. John Properties IMAX member vouchers.
8 one-time use basic admission guest passes.
Free reciprocal admission to 67 museums participating in the Southeastern Reciprocal Program.

All levels receive invitations to exclusive Maryland Science Center members’ events and discounts at The Science Store and Beakers Café.

You may donate online or send your donation to:
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Attn: Contributing Membership

Please make checks payable to Maryland Science Center.

Please feel free to contact Alexis Schrott, at 410-545-5943 or aschrott@marylandsciencecenter.org if you have any questions.

The Sondheim Society is the premier individual donor club for the Maryland Science Center. Named in honor of Mr. Walter Sondheim, a life-long Baltimore civic leader, the Sondheim Society provides important support of the educational mission of the Maryland Science Center for programs including:

Traveling Science Plus – offers exciting, live science programs at a deeply discounted fee for schools in every county in the State of Maryland

Reduced School Group Admissions – the MSC offers reduced admissions for Maryland school groups – and teachers are always free!

Sondheim Society members receive numerous benefits including special events and receptions throughout the year:

Sondheim Society Benefit & Privileges

Astronomer Circle - $10,000

32 IMAX member vouchers.
Membership for up to eight individuals good for unlimited admission to the Maryland Science Center, and Davis Planetarium for one year.
Dinner with the Executive Director for up to four guests and a private behind the scenes tour of the museum.
Recognition of donation by having your name placed on a chair in the Davis Planetarium.
12 one-time use basic admission guest passes

Paleontologist Circle - $5,000

24 IMAX member vouchers.
Membership for up to six individuals good for unlimited admission to the Maryland Science Center, and Davis Planetarium for one year.
Lunch with the Executive Director for up to four guests and a private behind the scenes tour of the museum.
6 one-time use basic admission guest passes

Geologist Circle - $2,500

16 IMAX member vouchers.
Membership for up to four individuals good for unlimited admission to the Maryland Science Center, and Davis Planetarium for one year.
Behind the scenes tour of the museum for up to four guests.

Chemist Circle - $1,000

8 IMAX member vouchers.
Membership for up to two individuals good for unlimited admission to the Maryland Science Center, and Davis Planetarium for one year.
All levels receive invitations to exclusive Maryland Science Center events and receptions and discounts in The Science Store.

You may donate online or send your donation to:
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230

Attn: Development Office

Please make checks payable to Maryland Science Center.

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Legacy gifts to the Maryland Science Center can effect our institution for generations to come.

There are many creative ways to affirm your commitment to our mission through a legacy gift. An outright bequest, a gift of life insurance or a charitable gift annuity are just a few of the ways you can have a lasting impact on the future of the Maryland Science Center.

To explore the available options for legacy giving, please contact the Development office at 410-545-5940.

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