Annual Fund

The Hudson River Museum is proud to bring a top-quality museum experience to you and all in our region. Your gift to the Annual Fund provides the critical yet most difficult-to-find funding: general operating support.

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HRM is ever-changing, ever-evolving, and always eager to create exciting and inspiring experiences. Help us plant seeds for fertile ground that allows our exhibitions, programs, and the people who participate in them, to thrive and grow.

Your tax-deductible donation is essential to providing a vibrant future for the Museum. We appreciate that generosity every day.

You can also donate by calling (914) 963-4550 x217, or sending a check payable to the Hudson River Museum to 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701.

Donors of gifts of $250 and above are recognized on our Annual Donor Board and Our Supporters page.

$100 — Grow Our Art & Science Workshops

A small seed planted in a young mind has the potential to bloom into something positively life-changing. Support for workshop materials and educators allows young visitors and their caregivers to engage with art, science and history.

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Photo: Yuliya Levit

$250 — Shine Like a Star (8" Bronze)

Name a Star of the Century for yourself, a friend, or a family member, or to mark a special occasion. A handsome star-shaped plaque will be displayed at the entrance to the Planetarium for 1 year.*

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Photo: Yuliya Levit

$500 — Shine Like a Star (10" Silver)

Name a Star of the Century for yourself, a friend, or a family member, or to mark a special occasion. A handsome star-shaped plaque will be displayed at the entrance to the Planetarium for 1 year.*

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Photo: Yuliya Levit

$750 — Cultivate Our Junior Docents

Elevate the next generation by supporting the Junior Docent leadership program. Your name will be listed on a plaque in the Joyce Greene Education Center for 2 years.*

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$1,000 — Enrich Minds, Name a Planetarium Seat

Celebrate your love for space or give a gift to the person who has nearly everything by dedicating a seat in our treasured Planetarium. A bronze plaque will be placed on a chair for 3 years.*

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Photo: Yuliya Levit

$2,500 — Nurture the Landscape

Help to improve the western slope of the HRM, which will be a serene garden with native plants and pollinators, offering opportunities for interdisciplinary environmental programs. Your name will be on a plaque in the garden for 3 years.*

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Rendering by Archimuse.

$5,000 — Provide Respite, Adopt a Bench

Dedicate a bench in our new West Wing gallery (opening early 2023). Honor a special person or occasion, while providing comfortable exhibit viewing for museum visitors. A plaque with your name will be placed on a handsome wooden bench for 5 years.*

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Photo: Steve Paneccasio.

 

*With the right of first refusal to renew.

Amounts listed provide a flexible base of operating support.

Recurring Gift
A recurring gift is a great way to provide a reliable source of funding to support our mission throughout the year. You can choose to give monthly or quarterly; your donation is ongoing until you say otherwise. Your credit or debit card will automatically be billed each month or quarter.

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Loyalty Society

Become a member of the Loyalty Society by making a gift to the HRM—at any level—for at least three consecutive years. This long-term and consistent support helps us enrich our community for everyone. You will be invited to exclusive opportunities, special events, and behind-the-scenes updates about the Museum where you can discuss issues that matter to you.

Corporate Matching
Increase the impact of your gift with a matching contribution from your company, when applicable. Check here or ask your Human Resources representative if your employer will match your donation.

Planned Gifts
Consider making a planned gift or bequest to the Museum, and help to secure the HRM’s future. Learn more here.