For more than 125 years, the Bell Museum of Natural History has provided countless visitors, teachers, students, and researchers with a richer understanding of the natural world. Renowned collections, captivating wildlife dioramas, insightful exhibits, cutting-edge research, and vibrant "hands-on" public education programs are all trademarks of a small and friendly museum committed to strengthening the connection between people and the natural world. Help support this community treasure!

We appreciate support from our friends in many ways. We hope you will join us!

Make a Donation and support the mission of the museum.
Become a Member and enjoy benefits at the Bell year-round.
Plan for the Future by considering your planned giving opportunities with the Bell.

Tell a Friend About the Bell Museum!

To make a donation to the Bell Museum online using your credit card, please click Donate Online below. You will be taken to the University of Minnesota Foundation's secure online donation page where you will be presented with several ways to make a gift. In the section where you are asked to designate the gift recipient ("Please choose a gift designation"), select Bell Museum of Natural History from the drop-down menu. Thank you for your support!

To mail your donation, please send your check or credit card number (with expiration date), along with your name, address, and telephone number to The Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.

In addition to becoming a member or making a cash donation, there are many other forms of gifts, such as —

• Endowed gifts
• Gifts of securities
• Gifts of tangible personal property
• Gifts of real estate
• Gifts of life insurance
• Life income gifts
• Bequests

If you are interested planned gift opportunities with the Bell Museum, please contact us at (612) 624-0089.

Leaving a Legacy: Planned Giving at the Bell Museum
Generous Bell Museum members and friends are helping the Bell prepare for the future by making a planned gift or bequest to the Museum. For information on how you can leave a lasting legacy and continue to support the mission of the Bell for years to come, please contact us at (612) 624-0089.

Thank you for your support.
The Bell Museum is a non-profit organization, making your donation 100% tax deductible. We rely on admissions, memberships, and donations to continue our educational mission, programs, and exhibits.