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Thanks to the generosity of our community, Hands On is the premier provider of interactive art and science education in the South Sound! We are a private, non-profit organization with no regular government support. To meet our operating budget, we must raise nearly $400,000 each year from individuals, local businesses, corporations and foundations.




Annual Fund Drive
Fall 2005
 Our goal is to raise $60,000 to support Free & Reduced Admissions. Please join us in keeping the Museum open to all kids--regardless of their ability to pay. Call 956-0818 ext. 104.

You can support Museum Exhibits and Programs in the following ways:

  • Outright Gifts
    Outright gifts of cash, stock, securities and in-kind materials will support everything we do. With a donation of $1,000 or more, you can join our Leadership Circle (see below for more information).
  • Washington State Combined Fund Drive
    Do you work for the State? You can designate Hands On to receive all or a portion of your Combined Fund Drive donations. It's easy -- and it means so much! Watch for information on the Combined Fund Drive each fall.
  • Event Sponsorships
    Be a corporate or individual sponsor of a Museum event. For our signature event, Sand in The City, you can be an event sponsor or a sand-building team sponsor.
  • Exhibit Sponsorships
    Sponsor an exhibit, and we'll put your name in front of 100,000 visitors each year. Exhibit sponsorships range from $1,500 to $40,000.
  • Program Sponsorships
    The Museum has dozens of educational programs to match your giving interests, including Artist-in-Residence, Field Trips, Early Learning, Outreach and Volunteers.
  • Free & Reduced Admissions Sponsorships
    Each year the Museum serves more than 13,000 kids and their families with free and reduced admissions. This program alone costs the Museum $50,000. Help us keep the doors open to all kids regardless of their ability to pay.
  • Join the Families Helping Families Club
    For just $500, you can join the Museum, receive the highest level of benefits, and support an annual membership for two families in need. You'll be recognized as both a Member and Donor of Hands On.
  • Donate Items on the Museum Wish List
    Help the Museum check off items from its Wish List!


At Hands On, every day is a day of exploration, creativity and adventure -- but only because people like you make it happen. When you join the Leadership Circle, you become part of a special group of leaders who believe in the value of learning through play. You share the vision that our community deserves region-wide recognition for this cultural attraction where families can learn and play together. In addition to the sense of pride gained in contributing to the Museum's future success, Leadership Circle members are eligible for exclusive benefits.
View Leadership Circle Members

Click here to view our Leadership Circle brochure.