When you give to the Museum, you support our scientists' research on the planet's biodiversity. You are also creating tomorrow's scientists. Our teacher resources make each field trip a learning experience, our education outreach brings the science of discovery to schools all over LA.
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We invite you to consider including the Natural History Museum in your will. Find out how you can leave your legacy. Learn more >
Many individuals have found gift planning to be an excellent way to support the Natural History Museum while enjoying estate-planning opportunities that minimize federal and state taxes. The wide degree of flexibility permitted in arranging a gift plan while still obtaining favorable tax benefits makes such gifts popular estate-planning tools and a wonderful way to create a legacy.
The Natural History Museum established the Hildegarde Howard Society to honor and recognize benefactors who have included the Museum in their estate plans. Learn more about the Hildegarde Howard Society.
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Life Stage Gift Planner™Learn about the issues you may be dealing with as you decide which type of gift is most appropriate given your life situation. |
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Hildegarde Howard SocietyThe Natural History Museum established the Hildegarde Howard Society to honor and recognize benefactors who have included the Museum in their estate plans. |
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