DONATION Information
As a non-profit institution, we’re committed to supporting other qualified local non-profits, schools, and municipalities in their fundraising efforts. We’re pleased to donate four (4) General Admission tickets per calendar year to eligible organizations. Please note, we’re unable to donate Memberships or exceed this ticket limit. Due to the high volume of donation requests we receive, all submissions must be made through our website to ensure a smooth and organized process for our team. To help you determine your eligibility, we have outlined our donation request guidelines below, you must meet ALL guidelines to proceed with a request.
THE RULES:
- Your request must be submitted ONLINE using our Online Donation Request Form.
- One Donation Per Year: Each organization or school may receive one (1) donation per calendar year. Multiple requests for different events will not be considered..
- Connecticut-Based Organizations Only: Donations are only available to valid organizations based in Connecticut. Requests from organizations or events outside of Connecticut are not eligible.
- Online Submission Only: We do not accept donation requests via mail, email, or in person. Any requests made outside our official online form will not be considered.
- Processing Time & Ticket Pick-up: Please allow up to 30 days for your donation request to be processed. We cannot accommodate last-minute requests, so please plan accordingly. You will receive an email when your tickets are ready for pick-up, DO NOT show up before then. All tickets must be picked up in person at the Connecticut Science Center security desk within 30 days of fulfillment. A photo ID is required for pick-up. Unfortunately, due to the value of the tickets, we cannot mail them.
- Ticket Use: Donated tickets must be used on or before the expiration date printed on the ticket. These tickets are valid until the end of the calendar year in which they were donated. However, if tickets are issued in November or December, they will remain valid until the end of February of the following year. Please note that we cannot extend or reissue expired tickets.
- Proof of Eligibility: You must provide proof of your non-profit, 501(c)(3), school, or municipality status.