Your Generosity Is Making a Difference – And Our Work Continues!

Seven months ago, we asked our community to stand with us and help bring the Delmarva Discovery Museum back to life.  You answered that call, and today I want you to know what your generosity has accomplished.

Your donations did more than help us reopen our doors. They gave us the opportunity to make meaningful improvements throughout the Museum, address long-overdue needs, improve exhibits, install new flooring, add updated signage, and create a better experience for the thousands of children, families, and visitors who walk through our doors.  

We have also continued investing in our educational programs, our animal ambassadors, and the people who make the Museum run every day.  We have strengthened our Board with the addition of new Board members and established an Advisory Council made up of talented and dedicated community members who bring valuable experience, fresh perspectives, and ideas to help guide the Museum's future.  

We are also nearing completion of a comprehensive strategic plan that establishes clear goals, actionable steps, and priorities to guide the Museum's growth and long-term sustainability. 

We have welcomed visitors back, continued school field trips, introduced new experiences, strengthened community partnerships, and put plans in motion to make the Museum even better.  We have also received additional operating grants and benefited from hundreds of hours of volunteer service.  These are real accomplishments, and they are happening because people believed the Museum was worth saving and worth investing in.

I want our donors to know something:  Your donations have made a difference.  We are putting your generosity to work, and we are moving forward.

But there is something else I need to share.  While reopening was a tremendous accomplishment, sustaining a museum is an ongoing commitment.  The reality is that the expenses don't stop when the doors open.  Our 16,000 square foot building needs continual maintenance, our animal ambassadors require daily care.  Our exhibits and our educational programs require ongoing updates and fresh experiences to keep visitors engaged, encourage repeat visits, and provide new opportunities for learning and discovery.  

We cannot accomplish all of this through admission fees alone.  Grants and special fundraising campaigns help, but dependable community support is what allows us to plan ahead, address needs before they become problems, and continue offering meaningful experiences to our community.

As we prepare for our Annual Appeal, I recognize that many of you have already been incredibly generous this year.  We remember that, we appreciate it, and we never take it for granted.  But our need for support doesn't end with a successful reopening.  It continues throughout the year, every year.

I am not asking you to consider giving because we are in trouble.  This time, I am asking you to give because we are making progress, because there is still so much to accomplish, and because this Museum provides something valuable to our entire community.

If you supported us six months ago, thank you.  If you are considering supporting us for the first time, thank you.  And if you are able to make another contribution during our Annual Appeal, please know that it will make a difference.

We are proud of how far we have come, but we are even more excited about how far we can go with your continued support.

Thank you for being part of the Delmarva Discovery Museum and for helping us make sure there will always be a place on the Eastern Shore where curiosity, discovery, education, and family memories come together.

With gratitude,

Christy Gordon
Executive Director

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Fundraisers

Save the Date: Giving Tuesday, December 1

Mark your calendar for Giving Tuesday on December 1 and join us in supporting the Delmarva Discovery Museum. Your generosity helps provide engaging educational programs, care for our animal ambassadors, and preserve the unique natural and cultural heritage of Delmarva.

Together, we can continue inspiring discovery, learning, and wonder in our community. 💙

Save the date and help make a difference!

Thank you to Layla's Sweets & Our Community!

The Delmarva Discovery Museum would like to thank Layla’s Sweets for their generous support and partnership. By hosting a fundraiser on our behalf, they demonstrated the power of local businesses giving back to their community. Every treat purchased helped support our educational programs, animal care initiatives, and interactive exhibits. We are incredibly grateful for their support and for everyone who came out to participate.

Thank you for a Wonderful Golf Tournament

The Delmarva Discovery Museum would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in, sponsored, volunteered for, and supported our Golf Tournament Fundraiser. Your generosity and enthusiasm helped make the event a tremendous success.

From our golfers and sponsors to our volunteers and community supporters, each contribution played an important role in advancing our mission to inspire curiosity through exploration, learning, and imagination. Funds raised through this event help support educational programming, animal care, exhibits, and hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages.

We are grateful for the continued support of our community and look forward to seeing everyone again next year. Thank you for helping us make a lasting impact while enjoying a great day on the course!

Together, we explore, learn, and imagine.

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