Science & Technology Museums

The mission of Arizona Science Center is to inspire, educate and engage curious minds through science. We strive to champion science learning every day through our onsite experiences at the Center, and through our many STEM education programs for students and professional development training for teachers.

CONNECTING PEOPLE TO INSPIRING SCIENCE.

CSCF ASPIRES TO STIMULATE CURIOSITY AND INSPIRE SCIENCE LEARNING IN EVERYONE BY CREATING FUN, MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES, BECAUSE WE VALUE SCIENCE AS AN INDISPENSABLE TOOL FOR UNDERSTANDING OUR WORLD, ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVENESS, AND ENRICHING PEOPLE'S LIVES.

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO "INSPIRE SCIENCE LEARNING FOR LIFE".

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE UNLIMITED HORIZONS IN AEROSPACE EDUCATION THROUGH THE PRESERVATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE HISTORY OF FLIGHT. BOTH THE PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM AND THE TITAN MISSILE MUSEUM HAVE STRONG COMMITMENTS TO EDUCATING AND INSPIRING TOMORROW'S ENGINEERS, SCIENTISTS, PILOTS, AND ASTRONAUTS. EVERY YEAR, THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE ADMITTED TO BOTH MUSEUMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE FOUNDATION PLANS TO CONTINUE EXPANDING ITS COLLECTION OF AIRCRAFT AND IMPROVING ITS VISITOR AMENITIES, WHILE EXPLORING NEW WAYS TO FOSTER AN INTEREST IN THE FUTURE OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY AND AEROSPACE EXPLORATION IN THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA.

OPERATION OF A "HANDS-ON" PARTICIPATORY SCIENCE MUSEUM, LARGE FORMAT THEATER, AND PLANETARIUM, WHICH SERVED APPROX. 116,038 VISITORS IN 2023. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A FULL RANGE OF WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, TEACHER TRAINING, REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIRS, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS-BOTH AT THE MUSEUM AND AT OUTREACH LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT UPSTATE NEW YORK, FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SCHOOL GROUPS, AND CHILDREN AT RISK.

Science Spectrum is a science and technology museum, a hands-on exhibit center, as well as a state of the art Omnimax theater in one location. This organization benefits the general public within a 200 mile radius of Lubbock, Texas.

IMPRESSION 5 SCIENCE CENTER IS A DYNAMIC, INTERACTIVE SPACE FOR FAMILIES TO PLAY, CREATE, AND CHALLENGE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE. OUR MISSION IS TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND ENCOURAGE SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION WITH HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING.

TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGH EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION.

THE MISSION OF THE WOOD LIBRARY-MUSEUM OF ANESTHESIOLOGY IS TO ADVANCE ANESTHESIOLOGY BY PRESERVING AND SHARING ITS HERTIAGE AND KNOWLEDGE, TO BE THE FOREMOST ANESTHESIA LIBRARY-MUSEUM, AND PRESERVE OUR HERITAGE TO ADVANCE OUR FUTURE.

The Corporation is organized and at all times shall be operated exclusively to support or benefit, to perform functions of, or to assist in carrying out the purposes of, the following organizations Museum of Science (Boston), California Science Center, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Science Museum of Minnesota, The Franklin Institute (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Supported Organizations") all of which are or shall be organizations as described in Section 509 (a)(1) or (2) of the Internal Revenue Code and shall be science and technology museums which are members of the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Additional purposes for which the corporation was formed are:(1) to encourage public interest in, and understanding of, science and technology through the collaborative production of traveling exhibitions and displaying of such exhibitions at member institutions, and (2) to encourage such other charitable and educational activities as may be appropriate an

PROVIDE QUALITY SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS, SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.

INSPIRE AND GROW A SCIENTIFICALLY ENGAGED COMMUNITY.

THE STERLING HILL MINING MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, INTERPRETATION, UNDERSTANDING, AND APPRECIATION OF THE HISTORY OF MINING, MINING TECHNOLOGY, MINERALOGY, AND GEOLOGY UNIQUE TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

The Organization creates a greater understanding of science, math and technology by engaging students in experimental programs that augment classroom curricula.

OUR PURPOSE AND GOVERNING MISSION ARE "PRESERVING ACHIEVEMENT; INSPIRING INNOVATION." TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES' SPACE PROGRAM; TO HONOR OUR NATION'S ASTRONAUTS AND AEROSPACE INNOVATORS; (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)TO EDUCATE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS ABOUT THE SACRIFICE AND COOPERATION NECESSARY TO BUILD THE EARLY SPACE PROGRAM; TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS, INNOVATORS, AND EXPLORERS WHO WILL TAKE OUR NATION, AND THE WORLD, IN NEW AND EXCITING DIRECTIONS.

A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH RECOGNIZING INVENTORS AND INVENTIONS, PROMOTING CREATIVITY, AND ADVANCING THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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INSPIRE CURIOSITY THROUGH ENGAGING SCIENCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES, FOSTER EXPERIMENTATION AND THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, AND STIMULATE INFORMED ACTION.

NYSCI'S MISSION IS TO NURTURE GENERATIONS OF PASSIONATE LEARNERS, CRITICAL THINKERS, AND ACTIVE CITIZENS THROUGH DESIGN MAKE PLAY - AN APPROACH TO LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT THAT IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN RESEARCH ON STEM LEARNING AND GUIDES THE CREATION OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ENCOURAGE CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY, AND AGENCY. NYSCI'S SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC AS A CULTURAL INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES CREATIVE, PLAYFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ANCHORS AND INSPIRES ALL NYSCI'S WORK. THE INSTITUTION HAS DEVELOPED INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS TO EXTEND LEARNING FAR BEYOND THE MUSEUM WALLS, AND ITS EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF PARTNERSHIPS DEEPENS AND BROADENS ITS IMPACT, BOTH LOCALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD.

TO INSPIRE THE INNOVATOR IN EVERYONE. THE TECH INTERACTIVE (FORMERLY THE TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION) IS A NONPROFIT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING RESOURCE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE IN A TECHNOLOGICAL AGE. THE TECH DOES THIS WITH EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE WITH THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE LIVES AND BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES.

PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER IGNITES CURIOSITY IN EVERY CHILD AND FUELS A PASSION FOR DISCOVERY, EXPERIMENTATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN ALL OF US.

WE BRING SCIENCE, NATURE, AND DESIGN TOGETHER TO CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES THAT ENABLE OUR COMMUNITY TO UNDERSTAND, ENJOY, AND APPLY SCIENCE TO THEIR LIVES.

TO STIMULATE AND CULTIVATE AWARENESS, INTEREST, AND UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO MARYLAND THROUGH EXCELLENT AND EXCITING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS, AND TO BE A REGIONAL RESOURCE AND A NATIONAL MODEL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ABOUT AVIATION AND SPACE ENDEAVORS OF THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.

THE MISSION OF CAS/PNNM IS TO CREATE A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEOPLE AND NATURE THROUGH COLLABORATIONS, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC FORUMS THAT FOSTER URBAN CONNECTIONS TO OUR REGION'S NATURE AND SCIENCE.

WE EXUDE A DO SCIENCE PHILOSOPHY. OUR MESSAGE IS SIMPLE: PLAY, TINKER, COLLABORATE, TEST, EXPERIMENT, GOOF UP, AND TRY AGAIN. WE DON'T CARE IF YOU GET THE RIGHT ANSWERS THE FIRST TIME OR EVER. WE WANT YOU TO BE ENDLESSLY CURIOUS ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND YOU. WE SERVE AS A NEUTRAL PLACE TO TALK ABOUT SCIENCE ISSUES THAT CAN BE EVOCATIVE.WE BELIEVE THAT SCIENCE MATTERS TO SOCIETY AND THAT SCIENCE LITERACY EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES TO WORK TOWARD A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL. WE BELIEVE THAT SCIENCE MATTERS TO THE WORKFORCE BECAUSE PEOPLE WHO MASTER STEAM SKILLS ARE BEST PREPARED TO FACE THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY. WE BELIEVE THAT SCIENCE MATTERS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BECAUSE CURIOSITY IS A CRITICAL SPRINGBOARD FOR EARLY LEARNERS AND FOR TEENS AND ADULTS LOOKING TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR WORLD.AT KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER, SCIENCE MATTERS BECAUSE WE MAKE IT PERSONAL, FUN, PARTICIPATORY, AND RELEVANT. WE ARE AMBASSADORS OF SCIENTIFIC VALUES.

THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA ENGAGES AND INSPIRES IOWANS ALONG THEIR JOURNEY OF LIFELONG SCIENCE LEARNING.

PRESERVE....INSPIRE....EDUCATE....CELEBRATE!PRESERVE SIGNIFICANT ARTIFACTS OF AIR AND SPACE HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY. INSPIRE EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS.

SPARK A PASSION FOR THE SCIENCES BY COMBINING INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

THE MISSION OF THE SAC MUSEUM IS TO CELEBRATE OUR HERITAGE, PRESERVE OUR ARTIFACTS, AND INSPIRE LEARNING.

CULTIVATE AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF CURIOUS, COLLABORATIVE, CRITICAL THINKERS.

The Health Museum is an innovative science center that provides an interactive and entertaining experience for all ages, promotes understanding and appreciation of the human body, mind, and spirit, and inspires a lifelong commitment to health and wellness.

TO SERVE AS THE REGION'S LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION THROUGH INTERACTIVE SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS, HANDS-ON EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

WE WILL SHARE THE PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STORY AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR LIVES.

TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE KIDS AND EDUCATORS EVERYWHERE THROUGH REAL SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION.

TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY, OPERATION OF A HANDS-ON SCIENCE MUSEUM USED TO CONDUCT STUDENT AND TEACHER WORKSHOPS. THE FACILITY IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND YOUTH AND EDUCATIONAL GROUPS.

TO CHANGE LIVES AND INSPIRE LEARNING THROUGH SCIENCE AND WONDER

GATEWAY TO SCIENCE'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE THE DISCOVERY OF SCIENCE THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF AN INTERACTIVE SCIENCE CENTER AND BY OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN SCIENCE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH ENCOURAGING AND ASSURING THE DISCOVERY, UNDERSTANDING, DISSEMINATION AND PRACTICE OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, OR THEIR APPLICATIONS THROUGH CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING.

LAKE ERIE NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER EDUCATES AND INSPIRES EACH OF US TO UNDERSTAND, APPRECIATE, AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR NATURAL WORLD. SERVING NEARLY 100,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR WITH ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, PLANETARIUM SHOWS, AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION SERVICES, THE CENTER MEETS A GROWING NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR CONNECTIONS TO THE NATURAL WORLD. THE CENTER OFFERS SCHEDULED PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AND FREE ADMISSION TO EXHIBITS AND LIVE ANIMAL DISPLAYS. A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND ONLY AT THE CENTER: LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS ABOUT NATURAL HISTORY AND SPACE SCIENCE ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. NATURE-BASED PRESCHOOL CLASSES ARE AMONG THE FIRST AND LARGEST IN THE REGION AND BUILD ON CHILDREN'S INHERENT CURIOSITY. THE PLANETARIUM IS ONE OF TWO PUBLIC ACCESS DOMES IN THE AREA OFFERING PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. WILDLIFE REHABILITATION SERVICES ENCOURAGE INTEREST IN ANIMALS, AND IS THE ONLY FACILITY OF ITS KIND IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY.

TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MINING AND THOSE IN THE MINING INDUSTRY

TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A SCIENCE AND HISTORY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION DESIGNED FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

INSIGHTS EL PASO SCIENCE CENTER PROMOTES SCIENCE EDUCATION THROUGH EXPLORATORY INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES.

TO PROVIDE A REGIONAL LEARNING CENTER TO STIMULATE AN INTEREST IN, AN UNDERSTANDING OF, AND AN APPRECIATIO FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, PARTICULARLY AMONG CHILDREN, PARENTS AND TEACHERS.

MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION

The mission of the Ventura County Discovery Center is to create excitement about learning science in an environment that promotes curiosity, exploration, discovery, and creativity. It operates as a museum without walls, providing programs at schools and community venues.

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS, AND TEAMS, IN BOTH AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS THAT HAVE BROUGHT DISTINCTION TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND TO IT'S COMMUNITIES; AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.