Mission
THE MUSEUM IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING THESE GOALS THROUGH PROGRAMMING THAT EMPHASIZES DIRECT AND AUTHENTIC HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES CONDUCTED IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. FURTHERMORE, THE MUSEUM ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION BY VISITORS OF ALL ABILITIES AND ENDEAVORS TO REACH BEYOND ITS WALLS TO SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS.THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCED REDUCED EARNED REVENUE DUE TO PARTIAL FACILITY CLOSURE RELATED TO CITY-FUNDED HVAC UPGRADES SEPT 2024-JAN 2025.THE MUSEUM'S REVENUE MODEL IS PRIMARILY GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS AND INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS, AND IT DOES NOT OPERATE LARGE-SCALE FUNDRAISING EVENTS OR A DEDICATED DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES REFLECT LIMITED CONTRACTED GRANT WRITING SERVICES AND A PORTION OF STAFF TIME DEVOTED TO INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS AND ANNUAL APPEALS.