Support Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
and Leslie Science & Nature Center

Over the years, generous support from individual donors, foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners have enabled the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center to grow and serve our community in new and unique ways. 

Whether you choose to make a gift today, choose to support our organization through a legacy gift, participate in our animal adoption program, or support our Endowment, your financial support allows us to continue to reach an audience of over 300,000 per year and to continue to be a leader in informal STEM and Environmental Education learning experiences. 

Learn how we served our community in 2023–24 by viewing heat maps of our program reach here.

We are pleased to have identified the following major
fundraising initiatives:

Nature Playscape

A social outdoor play space filled with natural elements to encourage fun through unstructured play. Give Now

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Together, we can open doors to discovery for our entire community. Give Now

Preschool Programs

Bringing social and educational experiences for young children to our sites. Give Now

Wildlife

Strengthening our community’s relationship to the natural world. Give Now

Endowment

Investing in the work and mission of our united organization. Learn More

Core Support

Support the areas of greatest need right now. Give Now

There are many ways you can support the mission and work of AAHOM and LSNC.

  • Every gift makes a difference! 

    Individuals who give to AAHOM and LSNC provide sustainable support reinforcing the strong foundation upon which our organization is built. This support enables us to invest in our staff, sties, and programs and to find new and unique ways to grow and serve our greater community. 

    Give online: Click here for the easiest way to give!

    By Mail:

    Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center
    Attn: Development, 220 E. Ann St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

    By Phone:

    Please contact our development office at 734.995.5439 or email development@aahom.org.

  • Contributions to the AAHOM or LSNC Endowment Funds at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation are critical to the lasting impact of our organization. Annual endowment distributions are either used to support our organization’s areas of greatest need or are reinvested, allowing the endowment to grow exponentially each year.   Learn more

  • Leave a legacy by including a charitable gift to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center in your estate plan. Through a legacy gift you can ensure the continuation of our mission of creating moments of discovery that inspire curiosity, exploration and respect for STEM and the natural world.   

     Contact your financial advisor or attorney to learn more about how you can use charitable planning to support AAHOM and LSNC. To speak to our staff about planned giving, please reach out to our development office at 734.995.5439. 

    Leave a Legacy Gift to AAHOM LSNC:

    Step 1: You’re interested in making a gift to AAHOM LSNC in your will/estate.

    Step 2: Share your intentions with either the AAHOM LSNC development team and/or the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation team, to make sure we honor your contributions.

    Step 3: Talk to your estate planning attorney or professional advisor about making plans. Here’s some suggested language that can be used to include AAHOM LSNC (view pdf).

    You can make a contribution through your estate in many ways – through your will/trust, retirement assets, life insurance, investment accounts, and more. There are also estate gifts that provide you with lifetime income for you and/or your loved ones, such as Charitable Gift Annuities.

    Think about planned gifts like annuitizing your annual giving; a modest estate gift can ensure our organization continues to receive your support for decades to come.

    For more information on how to give a legacy gift through the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, please click here.

  • Relive the wonder and excitement of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum for an entire year! We have three membership levels to choose from that fit your family's needs. You can purchase a membership for your own family or as gift!

  • We are thrilled to share a snapshot of the work we’ve accomplished over the last three years. We couldn’t have done it without our dedicated staff and supportive community. Thank you for believing in the work we do and the impact we make.

    Click here to view our latest Annual Report.

  • We welcome you to view our Core Values, Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan. It is through these elements, alongside the lens of our IDEA statement below, that we identify our priorities for our work every day.