Membership & Giving Opportunities

GIVE

Essential to the Museum of the Big Bend’s daily operations and programs, the Annual Fund provides support where it is most needed. Your investment ensures the Museum continues to deliver innovative educational opportunities, dynamic exhibitions, and accessible collections.

JOIN

Choose a membership level to support the Museum of the Big Bend and start enjoying your benefits!

Senior $25 – eNewsletter and recognition in the eNewsletter, free admission for 1 person/visit
Individual $50 – Senior Benefits plus 10% discount at the Museum Gift Shop, free admission for 1 person/visit
Family $100 – Individual Benefits plus 10% discount on children’s activities, free admission for 4 people/visit
Friend $250 – Family Benefits plus 2 tickets to the Fall Trappings of Texas Friday Night Opening, free admission for 4 people/visit
Patron $1,000 – Friend Benefits plus 2 tickets to the Spring Heritage Dinner, free admission for 4 people/visit
Benefactor $2,500 – Patron Benefits plus recognition on the Spring Exhibit Invitation, free admission for 4 people/visit
Lifetime $10,000 – Benefactor Benefits plus recognition on the Lifetime Plaque in the Museum, free admission for 4 people/visit

PLEDGE

Help us Tell the Big Story for generations to come! Gifts through pledges allow us to plan for the future and are critical in helping us provide outstanding exhibits and educational programs. We are deeply grateful for commitments to the MoBB and our ability to impact future generations through pledges at every level.

“10 for 10 Pledge”

Become part of an elite circle of donors by pledging a minimum of $1,000 per year for ten years. “10 for 10” donors are recognized on the permanent plaque in the Museum.

To make your pledge, please call 432-837-8143 or e-mail museumofthebigbend@sulross.edu

LEAVE A LEGACY

The Mary Bones Endowment for the Museum of the Big Bend, established by the Permian Basin Area Foundation, is a designated fund for the Museum of the Big Bend to honor the contributions and legacy of Mary Bones. It can be your legacy too—your donation to the endowment will ensure the enduring growth and success of the Museum of the Big Bend for generations to come.

 

Also, please remember the Museum of the Big Bend in your estate plan. Thank you!

Lifetime Members of the Museum of the Big Bend

Anne Calaway
Vickie & Brad Carter
Yana & Marty Davis
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Davis and Family
Leighton & Jim Donnell
Raye & Ben Foster
Beth & Michael Harper

Bonnie & John Korbell
Georgette & Charles Mallory
Louisa & Jack Mayfield
Elane V. Scott & Rick Stephens
Pat & Tom Semmes
Kathy & Mac Stringfellow
Anne & Johnny Weisman

 

The Mission of the Museum of the Big Bend, a Department of Sul Ross State University, is to serve and educate the public by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting the cultural, historic and natural materials that relate to the prehistory, history and cultural diversity of the Big Bend region of Texas and Mexico.