{"id":1791,"date":"2024-06-11T11:48:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T15:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbm.org\/donate\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T15:56:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T19:56:47","slug":"donate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nbm.org\/donate\/","title":{"rendered":"Donate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Your generosity enables the Museum to educate visitors about the impact of building, design, engineering, and construction.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDonate Online\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>The National Building Museum understands the value of personal gifts and makes a steadfast commitment to ensure that funds entrusted to our care are wisely invested and used to support our innovative education programs, thought-provoking exhibitions, and overall support of the Museum.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to make a gift is through our Annual Fund. Your tax-deductible contribution provides income essential to the operation of the Museum. Every gift, large or small, provides vital support for the Museum&#8217;s dynamic exhibitions and award-winning educational programs, allowing us to continue enriching the lives of 500,000 people each year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDonate to the ANnual Fund\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nbm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/school-programs-greenXdesign.jpg\" alt=\"School Programs GreenXdesign\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"665\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nbm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/school-programs-greenXdesign.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/nbm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/school-programs-greenXdesign-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" title=\"School Programs GreenXdesign\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tDonations with Benefits\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 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the Annual Report<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Complimentary admission to two on-site public programs per year<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Commemorative gift, selected by Museum staff<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Participation in Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Builder Friend<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$150 \n\t\t\t\t<ul role=\"list\"><li role=\"listitem\"># of People that Receive Member Benefits6<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Savings on education programs<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Museum shop discount15%<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Museum cafe discount10%<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to members-only birthday parties<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Advanced registration and savings on summer camp<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Exclusive invitations to select exhibition openings<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Participation in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Recognition in the Annual Report<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary admission to two on-site public programs per year<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Commemorative gift, selected by Museum staff<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Participation in Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/7\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin\/Renew\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Builder Fellow<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$250 \n\t\t\t\t<ul role=\"list\"><li role=\"listitem\"># of People that Receive Member Benefits6<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Savings on education programs<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Museum shop discount15%<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Museum cafe discount10%<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to members-only birthday parties<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Advanced registration and savings on summer camp<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Exclusive invitations to select exhibition openings<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Participation in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Recognition in the Annual Report<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary admission to two on-site public programs per year<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Commemorative gift, selected by Museum staff<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Participation in Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/8\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin\/Renew\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Builder Contributor<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$500 \n\t\t\t\t<ul role=\"list\"><li role=\"listitem\"># of People that Receive Member Benefits6<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Savings on education programs<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Museum shop discount15%<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Museum cafe discount10%<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to members-only birthday parties<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Advanced registration and savings on summer camp<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Exclusive invitations to select exhibition openings<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Participation in the North American 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sites<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Recognition on the Museum&#8217;s website and Annual Report<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>20% discount on Museum Shop purchases<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Invitations to the Museum&#8217;s annual Holiday Party and other special events including exhibition openings<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at unique architectural sites<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Admittance to the Museum&#8217;s collections and research library, upon request<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Access to the Museum&#8217;s Corinthian Lounge during business hours<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Complimentary parking in the Museum&#8217;s private lot on evenings and weekends<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Private curator-led tour of an exhibition<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Listing on the Honor Roll of Donors in the Museum&#8217;s Great Hall<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>One complimentary use of the Beverly Willis Library during business hours<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Opportunities to attend dinners with the Museum&#8217;s Executive Director, Board Chair, and\/or special guests of the Museum<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>One complimentary use of the Pension Commissioner&#8217;s Suite<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Concierge services for select Museum visits, including exhibitions, ticket assistance, and private tours<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Supporter<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$1000 &#8211; $2499 \n\t\t\t\t<ul role=\"list\"><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary admission to on-site public programs, for up to 6 people<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to the annual Holiday Party and other special events<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One Builder Friend gift membership<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Recognition on the Museum&#8217;s website and Annual Report<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">20% discount on Museum Shop purchases<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to the Museum&#8217;s annual Holiday Party and other special events including exhibition openings<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at unique architectural sites<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Admittance to the Museum&#8217;s collections and research library, upon request<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to the Museum&#8217;s Corinthian Lounge during business hours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary parking in the Museum&#8217;s private lot on evenings and weekends<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Private curator-led tour of an exhibition<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Listing on the Honor Roll of Donors in the Museum&#8217;s Great Hall<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One complimentary use of the Beverly Willis Library during business hours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Opportunities to attend dinners with the Museum&#8217;s Executive Director, Board Chair, and\/or special guests of the Museum<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One complimentary use of the Pension Commissioner&#8217;s Suite<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Concierge services for select Museum visits, including exhibitions, ticket assistance, and private tours<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/44\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin\/Renew\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Sustainer<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$2500 &#8211; $4999 \n\t\t\t\t<ul role=\"list\"><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary admission to on-site public programs, for up to 6 people<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to the annual Holiday Party and other special events<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One Builder Friend gift membership<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Recognition on the Museum&#8217;s website and Annual Report<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">20% discount on Museum Shop purchases<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to the Museum&#8217;s annual Holiday Party and other special events including exhibition openings<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at unique architectural sites<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Admittance to the Museum&#8217;s collections and research library, upon request<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to the Museum&#8217;s Corinthian Lounge during business hours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary parking in the Museum&#8217;s private lot on evenings and weekends<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Private curator-led tour of an exhibition<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Listing on the Honor Roll of Donors in the Museum&#8217;s Great Hall<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One complimentary use of the Beverly Willis Library during business hours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Opportunities to attend dinners with the Museum&#8217;s Executive Director, Board Chair, and\/or special guests of the Museum<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One complimentary use of the Pension Commissioner&#8217;s Suite<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Concierge services for select Museum visits, including exhibitions, ticket assistance, and private tours<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/44\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin\/Renew\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Patron<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$5000 &#8211; $9999 \n\t\t\t\t<ul role=\"list\"><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary admission to on-site public programs, for up to 6 people<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to the annual Holiday Party and other special events<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One Builder Friend gift membership<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Recognition on the Museum&#8217;s website and Annual Report<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">20% discount on Museum Shop purchases<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to the Museum&#8217;s annual Holiday Party and other special events including exhibition openings<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at unique architectural sites<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Admittance to the Museum&#8217;s collections and research library, upon request<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to the Museum&#8217;s Corinthian Lounge during business hours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary parking in the Museum&#8217;s private lot on evenings and weekends<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Private curator-led tour of an exhibition<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Listing on the Honor Roll of Donors in the Museum&#8217;s Great Hall<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One complimentary use of the Beverly Willis Library during business hours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Opportunities to attend dinners with the Museum&#8217;s Executive Director, Board Chair, and\/or special guests of the Museum<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One complimentary use of the Pension Commissioner&#8217;s Suite<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Concierge services for select Museum visits, including exhibitions, ticket assistance, and private tours<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/44\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin\/Renew\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Benefactor<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$10,000 &#8211; $24,999 \n\t\t\t\t<ul role=\"list\"><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary admission to on-site public programs, for up to 6 people<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to the annual Holiday Party and other special events<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One Builder Friend gift membership<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Recognition on the Museum&#8217;s website and Annual Report<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">20% discount on Museum Shop purchases<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to the Museum&#8217;s annual Holiday Party and other special events including exhibition openings<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at unique architectural sites<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Admittance to the Museum&#8217;s collections and research library, upon request<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Access to the Museum&#8217;s Corinthian Lounge during business hours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Complimentary parking in the Museum&#8217;s private lot on evenings and weekends<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Private curator-led tour of an exhibition<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Listing on the Honor Roll of Donors in the Museum&#8217;s Great Hall<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One complimentary use of the Beverly Willis Library during business hours<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Opportunities to attend dinners with the Museum&#8217;s Executive Director, Board Chair, and\/or special guests of the Museum<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">One complimentary use of the Pension Commissioner&#8217;s Suite<\/li><li role=\"listitem\">Concierge services for select Museum visits, including exhibitions, ticket assistance, and private tours<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/44\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin\/Renew\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tOther Ways to Give\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\tGift Memberships\n\t\t\t\t<p>Share your love of the National Building Museum and its programs with your family, friends, and colleagues by giving the gift of membership.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/pages\/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Order a Gift Membership<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tSustained Giving Support\n\t\t\t\t<p>Set it and forget it! Make your giving simple and effective by participating in our monthly giving program. Be sure to indicate that your gift is &#8220;monthly&#8221; when filling out the form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donate Now<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tMemorial and Honor Gifts\n\t\t\t\t<p>Make a contribution in honor of a friend, or in memory of a loved one. These tributes are an appropriate way to recognize someone with a passion for the world we design and build.<\/p>\n<p>To make a memorial or honor gift, please add this information to the Additional Information Comments box on the donation form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nbm.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donate Now<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWorkplace Giving\n<p>The Museum accepts many companies&#8217; matching gift contributions. Ask your employer if they participate.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tPlanned Giving\n<p>Leave a lasting legacy that benefits you and your loved ones, as well as the Museum. There are many options from which you can choose: including the Museum in your will, making a gift that pays you back, and exploring other types of estate gifts. Contact the Museum staff to learn more about each of these options, and customize a plan that reflects your values.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:tjordan@nbm.org\">Contact Us To Participate<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tStock Giving\n\t\t\t\t<p>Donating to the Museum through a gift of stock is easy, convenient, and opportune. Gifts of stock can make the biggest difference in ensuring our educational and exhibition programming remain top-notch for years to come. Contact our offices to learn more: 202.849.2497.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your generosity enables the Museum to educate visitors about the impact of building, design, engineering, and construction. 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