Giving Clubs
For members of The Societies who have special interest in a program area, our Giving Clubs offer opportunities to engage with a museum’s research, collections, and educational programs, through tours, receptions and other special events.
1788 Club
Named for the founding date of the City of Cincinnati, this club supports Cincinnati History Museum and Cincinnati Historical Society Library programs related to the collection, preservation, and presentation of the history of our region and its people.
Hopewell Council
Named after the 2,000 year-old Hopewell culture, this club supports Museum of Natural History & Science education and environmental awareness programs, global scientific research, and collection preservation.
Treehouse Club
This club supports research and programs at the Duke Energy Children’s Museum that enhance the lives of children through play.
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Through the Annual Fund, supporters of Cincinnati Museum Center provide critical support above and beyond funds derived from membership and admission fees.
Your gift to the Annual Fund allows us to advance our mission and broaden our reach in the community.
Private donations are the cornerstone of our Annual Fund.
We invite you to join The Societies and make a difference with your gift today! Click here to download your pledge form.
Cornerstone Society
Gifts of $1,000-$4,999
- Gold Card membership includes free museum admission and parking, reciprocal membership at 100+ children’s museums nationwide, and 200+ history museums and science centers worldwide, discounted admission to special exhibits and OMNIMAX®, subscription to Museum Center publications, and dining, retail and program discounts.
- Ten guest passes and ten OMNIMAX® vouchers upon request.
- Exclusive invitations to exhibition and OMNIMAX® film previews, behind-the-scenes tours of Union Terminal, private receptions with guest lecturers, and other events sponsored by the 1788 Club (history), Hopewell Council (natural history and science) and Treehouse Club (children’s education).
- National and international travel opportunities.
Gifts of $5,000-$9,999
• All benefits offered to the Cornerstone Society plus two family gift memberships upon request.
Great Clock Society
Gifts of $10,000-$24,999
- All benefits offered to the Cornerstone Society.
- One room rental fee waived.
- Two additional family gift memberships (total of 4) upon request.
- Season subscription for two to the Music in the Museum concert series upon request.
Mural Society
Gifts of $25,000-$49,999
• All benefits offered to the Great Clock Society.
• Platinum Card membership status, granting these exclusive privileges:
- Reserved parking within the circular drive with 1-hour minimum notice (subject to availability and for cardholder use only).
- Complimentary OMNIMAX® admission for cardholder and up to four guests per visit.
High Steel Society
Gifts of $50,000-$99,999
- All benefits offered to the Mural Society.
- One additional room rental fee waived.
- Four additional family gift memberships (total of 8) upon request.
- Private tour of the museum of your choice, followed by refreshments in the Union Terminal President’s Office.
Grand Rotunda Society
Gifts of $100,000 or higher
- All benefits offered to the High Steel Society.
- Private OMNIMAX® screening upon request.
- Private tour of the museum, collection or special exhibition of your choice, followed by dinner with a curator or the President of Museum Center in the Union Terminal President’s Office*.
The benefits listed are intended to recognize individual contributions. Membership cards will be issued unless you elect to waive all benefits. Other donor benefits are available upon request and are subject to availability. Tax receipts, including the fair market value of all benefits received, will be mailed by January 31st of the following year.
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