Center for the Exploration of the Dinosaurian World

Support dinosaur research and/or educational programs.
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Residential Facility

Support construction of sustainable building that provides overnight accommodation for school groups visiting the Museum.

Roof Top Restaurant

Naming opportunity for full service restaurant on fourth floor of Museum.

Museum’s Endowment Fund

Gifts to the endowment fund support:

Research – on-going funding for the Museum’s natural science research program, which includes initiatives on habitat preservation, water quality, and North Carolina dinosaurs.

Exhibits – funding for the creation and distribution of special exhibits that will travel from the Museum across the state and around the country. Proposed exhibits include "First in Flight – from pterosaurs to eagles".

Education – funding for the natural science education programs that the Museum distributes to schools and communities throughout North Carolina. Programs include teacher workshops and programs for special populations.

Ways of Giving

The Friends of the Museum is a 501 c 3 charitable organization, whose mission is to support the activities of the Museum of Natural Sciences.

Gifts can be made in cash, or pledged over a number of years. Gifts of appreciated stock are welcome. If you are interested in any kind of deferred giving plan, please contact the Friends Office at (919) 733-7450 and talk to your financial advisor.

Thank you for your support!

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-733-5410. The license is not an endorsement by the State.