Your gift supports STEM education, community connections, and hands-on brain building. Make a donation today!
“I’m so grateful for what this place has offered my family. The Great Lakes Children’s Museum isn’t just somewhere to play; it’s somewhere to feel supported, seen, and part of something.” Mom & GLCM member
Join the CURIOSITY CLUB!
You’re invited to join the Curiosity Club, a community of monthly supporters dedicated to helping us build a foundation for life-long learning through play-based exploration. Your generosity today will inspire young minds for years to come.
- $10/month – provides supplies for the sturgeon and other fish
- $25/month – sustains our free, in-Museum art programs
- $50/month – supports STEM outreach programs at libraries, schools, and communities across Northern Michigan
- $100/month – grants a yearly membership to a new family in-need every month
In recognition of their generosity, Curiosity Club members will be invited to exclusive exhibit opening events and have their names featured in Hands-on Happenings, our bi-monthly Programs and Events newsletter.
OR contact us to arrange a monthly pledge via cash or check
Jordan Shell
Membership and Development Coordinator
jordan@glcm.org
231-674-5680
Individual Giving–Make Play Possible!
Your tax-deductible gift allows the Great Lakes Children’s Museum to continue offering high-quality, educational play and programs for learners of all ages. Thank you for helping us build the next generation of dreamers, thinkers, and doers!
- $25 – supplies for free in-museum Art and STEM programs
- $50 – supplies for STEM outreach programs at libraries, schools, and communities across Northern Michigan
- $100 – Provide a one year family membership to a low-income family
- $500– Honor a loved one
- $1,000- fund the installation of a new exhibit
The Museum’s Tax ID is 38-3430004.
OR send your check to:
Great Lakes Children’s Museum
3200 S. Airport W., Suite 420
Traverse City, MI 49684
Bequests–Build your legacy
Your generosity today will inspire young minds for years to come.
Create a lasting legacy of learning for Northern Michigan children—especially those most in need—by including the Great Lakes Children’s Museum in your estate plans. A bequest or beneficiary designation is a simple yet powerful way to ensure future generations have access to hands-on learning experiences. The Museum’s Tax ID is 38-3430004.
To explore how you can make a meaningful impact, contact Executive Director Tracie MacPherson at 231-932-4526 or info@glcm.org.
Corporate Sponsorship
Make a tax-deductible donation, and please consider a monthly/recurring option.
We invite community-minded businesses and individuals to partner with us in shaping the educational experiences of our youngest learners. Sponsorship at the Curiosity Place is more than an opportunity—it’s a transformative investment in our community’s future.
Click for detailed information about 2025-2026 Corporate Sponsorship of GLCM and The Curiosity Place.
Contact Executive Director Tracie MacPherson at 231-932-4526 or info@glcm.org.
Without community support from donors like you, the Great Lakes Children’s Museum cannot continue to grow and improve.
Your investment goes a long way towards supporting Learning Through Play for children and families in Northern Michigan. We appreciate your support!
