About Subscribe Submit news Get in touch
 
Home Opinion In depth Video LIVE news Interviews Company profiles Events diary Jobs
Science Museum of Minnesota receives historic US$6.5m donation | Planet Attractions
     



Science Museum of Minnesota receives historic US$6.5m donation

The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) in the US, has received a US$6.5m (€5.3m, £5.1m) donation, the largest in the institution’s history.






The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) in the US, has received a US$6.5m (€5.3m, £5.1m) donation, the largest in the institution’s history.

The donation was gifted to the museum by the estate of noted university professor Dr William D. Wells and will be used to fund the museum’s chair of science position, which will “lead the group that cares for the museum’s world-class collection and conducts active scientific research and outreach in anthropology, biology, palaeontology and environmental science.”

Commenting on the donation, SMM president and CEO Alison Rempel Brown said: “We are proud and honoured to be the recipient of Dr Wells’ historic gift.

“At the Science Museum, our work is driven by our mission to create and deliver powerful, bold STEM experiences so more people can use science to improve lives. We are grateful that Dr. Wells recognised our value as a community resource to inspire people we serve to continue learning well beyond the classroom years.”

More here


Live

 

Paw Patrol to launch at Chessington with UK’s first themed land opening in 2026





New Simworx Helios Experience attraction opens at Portlantis





“Equity and dignity for all” - Museums come out in support of trans community in response to UK Supreme Court ruling




Industry insights



The world is on fire, so why should we care about cultural heritage?



Video



WATCH: ‘Surround yourself in horror’ as Universal’s Horror Unleashed prepares for 2025 debut


In Depth



Supplier Showcase 2025: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year



© Kazoo 5 Limited 2025
About Subscribe Get in touch
 
Opinion In depth Interviews
LIVE news Profiles Diary Video
Jobs
Science Museum of Minnesota receives historic US$6.5m donation | Planet Attractions


Science Museum of Minnesota receives historic US$6.5m donation

The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) in the US, has received a US$6.5m (€5.3m, £5.1m) donation, the largest in the institution’s history.






The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) in the US, has received a US$6.5m (€5.3m, £5.1m) donation, the largest in the institution’s history.

The donation was gifted to the museum by the estate of noted university professor Dr William D. Wells and will be used to fund the museum’s chair of science position, which will “lead the group that cares for the museum’s world-class collection and conducts active scientific research and outreach in anthropology, biology, palaeontology and environmental science.”

Commenting on the donation, SMM president and CEO Alison Rempel Brown said: “We are proud and honoured to be the recipient of Dr Wells’ historic gift.

“At the Science Museum, our work is driven by our mission to create and deliver powerful, bold STEM experiences so more people can use science to improve lives. We are grateful that Dr. Wells recognised our value as a community resource to inspire people we serve to continue learning well beyond the classroom years.”

More here


 



© Kazoo 5 Limited 2025