Celebrate Founder’s Day at Science Museum Oklahoma with Any Donation in Lieu of Admission on Feb. 9

Founder’s Day donations will be accepted in lieu of admission for the full day on Feb. 9. Guests may give any amount they choose, reinforcing the spirit of giving that defined the museum’s beginnings and continues to shape its future.

Science Museum Oklahoma will celebrate Founder’s Day, honoring the philanthropic legacy of John E. Kirkpatrick, whose vision and generosity established the museum and created its permanent home at the Kirkpatrick Center.

This year, the museum is celebrating the day as an opportunity to both honor its founder and educate the community about the museum’s nonprofit status. In lieu of regular admission throughout the day, Science Museum Oklahoma will take donations to support its mission and provide hands-on science learning for the community.

Science Museum Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives no city or state funding, relying on admissions, memberships, and charitable donations to make it possible for the museum to serve families, schools, and learners across Oklahoma.

“John E. Kirkpatrick believed deeply in the power of curiosity and access to learning,” said Sherry Marshall, John E. Kirkpatrick President and CEO of Science Museum Oklahoma. “Founder’s Day is a meaningful way to honor his generosity while inviting our community to be part of that legacy. Every donation helps us expand outreach programs, support camps and special events, and continue building new exhibits that inspire future scientists.”

Donations made on Founder’s Day help fund initiatives including school and community outreach, educational camps, accessible programming, special events for underserved families, as well as the development of ongoing new exhibits. These programs ensure that science learning remains available to children and families to have hands-on educational experiences.