Donate & Support
The Herrett Center for Arts & Science depends upon the generosity of individuals, businesses, and foundations to bring History, Science, and Art to life in our non-profit organization.
How we serve the community
The Herrett Center is a non-profit support service of the College of Southern Idaho. Its purpose is primarily educational, offering programs to elementary and secondary school students, CSI students, and the adult community of south-central Idaho. The Center collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits artifacts and natural history specimens with an emphasis on the prehistoric American continent.
How your support can make a difference
The Herrett Center for Arts & Science depends upon the generosity of individuals, businesses, and foundations to bring History, Science, and Art to life in our non-profit organization.
Your donation enables us to continue providing free admission to the galleries while giving us the opportunity to expand educational and community building events that are a cornerstone of our community.
Memberships
A membership to the Herrett Center for Arts & Science is designed to give you an enhanced experience each time you visit. Members enjoy extra benefits, such as access to our quarterly newsletter, gift shop discounts, and free planetarium shows. Members are vital to the museum and help up continue to grow in our impact on the Magic Valley, from free gallery admission to expanded observatory viewing opportunities, and more!
Financial Donations
Your financial contribution will help us to continue to provide free admission to museum galleries as we continue to work towards preserving the history of the Early Americas. In addition to this, financial contributions also go to maintaining the Centennial Observatory, providing safe conditions for rescued reptiles, and increasing public education opportunities.
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Artifact & Equipment Donations
The Herrett Center welcomes the donation of objects that complement and fulfill current collections. Each item offered for donation is considered by the Museum Director and the Collections Coordinator to ensure that the collection remains consistent with the museum mission, is relevant, and is able to be properly cared for. To learn more about this process reach out to Shelby Hamblen at sphamblen@csi.edu.
Planned Giving & Endowments
When you include the Herrett Center in your estate plan, you can leave a lasting legacy and enable the Museum to continue its noble work in perpetuity. Thank you for ensuring that the Museum can continue its critical work well into the future.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in interacting with visitors, reptiles, or artifacts? The Herrett Center offers numerous fun and fulfilling ways to volunteer. Stop by in person, or follow the link to volunteer today!