Museum of Science and Industry

World-class Donors. Benefits to Match

The Columbian Society is a community of donors so committed that we consider them part of the MSI family. Each year these individuals and families make a contribution of $1,000 or more to our Annual Fund. This support allows us to maintain the world-class science museum Chicago deserves and keep our commitments to students, teachers and community organizations.

Donate Now   Join the Columbian Society with a gift of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund.

The following benefits and perks—many of them available exclusively at MSI—are for members of our Columbian Society.

Scientist ($1,000 — $2,499)

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  Premiere reservation service
• Donor pass for complimentary family admission
• Discount at shops and restaurants (10%)
• Use of the Members' Lounge
• Recognition in Leffmann Donor Hall
• Special placement in the Annual Report
• Invitation to the annual black-tie Columbian Ball
• Invitations to exhibition previews

Inventor ($2,500—$4,999)

• 
  Includes all of the above Scientist benefits, plus:
• Reserved seating in the Omnimax theater*
• Personalized MSI scavenger hunt*
  *advance notice required

Discoverer ($5,000—$9,999)

Includes all of the above Inventor benefits, plus:
Open or close the Museum by blowing the Coal Mine whistle*
Cameo appearance in a Live Science Experience*
*advance notice required

Inventive Genius ($10,000—$24,999)

Includes all of the above Discoverer benefits, plus:
Exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour with a scientist, curator or designer*
Discount on Museum rental for special events: host clients or guests in the Smart Home or U-505 Submarine*
Private tour with President and CEO David Mosena*
*advance notice required

President's Circle ($25,000—$49,999)

Includes all of the above Inventive Genius benefits, plus:
Preferred reservations for one of the exciting daily Live Science Experiences*
*advance notice required
 

Chairman's Circle ($50,000 and up)

Includes all of the above President's Circle benefits, plus:
Private tour with the Chairman of the Board*
*advance notice required

Donate Now   Join the Columbian Society with a gift of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund.

For more information on the Columbian Society, please contact a member of the Individual Giving staff at (773) 947-6146 or giving(at)msichicago.org.