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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The HRM is a place for impactful “firsts.” Whether it’s our Junior Docents experiencing their first step into a position of leadership, a budding elementary student scientist’s first exposure to the cosmos in the Planetarium, or an emerging artist’s first solo exhibition, the HRM is a place where many new experiences occur that lead to transformational change. Help us ensure that more impactful firsts happen here throughout the year.

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 — Support the “Firsts” of HRM

Support many “firsts” each and every day: a docent finds a new community, a child enjoys their first museum experience, or an emerging artist debuts their first solo exhibition.

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$250 — Shine Like a Star (8" Bronze)

Recognize a loved one or mark a special occasion with a named star outside our Planetarium. Your support provides the first spark for a budding scientist. 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)

Recognize a loved one or mark a special occasion with a named star outside our Planetarium. Your support provides the first spark for a budding scientist. A handsome star-shaped plaque will be displayed at the entrance to the Planetarium for 1 year.*

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Photo: Yuliya Levit

$1,000 — Name an Auditorium Seat

Bring our first round of dynamic programming to our soon-to-be-opened 100-seat auditorium by naming a seat. A bronze plaque will be placed on a chair for 3 years.*

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Photo: Yuliya Levit

$2,500 — Cultivate Our Junior Docents

Provide a first leadership experience and a lifelong appreciation for art, science, and history by supporting our Junior Docent Program. Your name will be listed on a plaque in the Joyce Greene Education Center for 3 years.*

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$5,000 — Adopt a Bench

Ensure that first experiences in exhibitions are explored more deeply by allowing museum visitors to relax in seated comfort on a named bench. A plaque with your name will be placed on a handsome wooden bench for 5 years.*

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*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.