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Help engage and educate visitors about life in the natural world, inspire current and future generations of scientists, and establish an enduring legacy of academic and scientific excellence.

The Evolution Campaign

For more than 85 years, Texas Science & Natural History Museum has told the stories of our state’s rich natural history and life on Earth. We’re extremely proud of our past and even more excited about our future.

The newly reopened museum seeks philanthropic partners to continue its evolution into a premier destination on the UT campus and to update existing exhibits that create compelling educational experiences for today’s audiences.

Our giving is managed through UT Austin Giving. You will be directed to its website, where “Texas Science & Natural History Museum” will be pre-selected.

Your gift is tax-deductible, and 100% of your donation will directly benefit the museum.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum is a self-supporting unit of The University of Texas at Austin and depends on the philanthropic support of members and donors. Another way to support the museum is through an annual membership.

Areas of Support

Children attending a presentation

Educational Programming

Foster a robust educational experience for all students and take curricula and programs to communities and schools of greatest need.

Children exploring an animal exhibit

Exhibit Evolution

Support the creation of innovative new exhibits that bring spectacular fossils, wildlife and innovative research to life.

Museum exterior

Endowed Excellence Fund

Help ensure the museum’s long-term sustainability as a treasured community resource.

“Science education is a foundational cornerstone of our world. Texas Science & Natural History Museum is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap from past discoveries to future innovations.”

David Vanden Bout

Dean of the College of Natural Sciences

Thank you to our generous donors
  • David and Jan Anderson
  • Rita and Richard C. Ashley Foundation
  • Jeff Ashpitz and Renata Marsilli
  • Jag Bath and Michelle Skupin
  • Dennis and Kim Bonnen Foundation
  • Lewis Cirne and Kirsten L. Vliet
  • Richard F. Craig
  • Blue Bell Creameries
  • Hasso Serrano Foundation
  • H-E-B
  • Gregory and Brenda Hemphill
  • Frank and Deborah Morrill
  • Pierce Runnells Foundation
  • Paleontological Society of Austin
  • Stephen and Marcelle Spilker Foundation
  • Still Water Foundation
  • Anonymous

Philanthropic support of $5,000 or more

Interested in Corporate Sponsorship?

Please email SupportTMM@austin.utexas.edu