Cultural Legacy Capital RequestTo the Minnesota House

March 1, 2011

Learning Lab Kitchen – accommodates children’s arts and crafts that require cooking, as well as party and event food preparation.

Rotating Exhibit Hall – affords a prominent area for hosting major exhibits.

Science, Math, Music and Art – provides interactive exploration of the wonders within each of these disciplines.

Early Childhood – caters to small children who need a special space to facilitate their experience.

Technology – houses hands-on programs and exhibits to bring technology to life.

Performance Stage – serves formal and informal actors and provides group tour orientation space for visiting schools.

Bubble Room – gives children the opportunity to explore and experiment with the magic of bubbles and water.

Rooftop Garden and Green Education – allows visitors to measure their impact on the planet and learn about environmental issues. Our museum also has a treasured general history collection. It’s a unique asset that we are committed to utilizing in innovative and creative ways, both in the new museum and in educational programs.

Construction hours by trade

• Sitework 1280 hours• Carpentry 1280 hours• Masonry 1120 hours• Structural Steel 480 hours• Mechanical 960 hours• Electrical 960 hours

the spark. A project of this magnitude requires both broad support and visionary leadership. It takes a firm belief in the potential of a young mind and the importance of a young heart. In other words, it needs you. The decision to embark on a capital campaign did not come without in-depth planning or the support of community leaders and business partners who are dedicated to the success of this project. We have also invested in analysis and necessary change to ensure the museum will be here well into the future.

Through donations, grants, and state and federal funding, our goal is to raise money to pay for the following: Be the spark and you’ll light the way for children for generations to come.

Pre-development $100,000 Pre-design $30,000

Building Purchase $750,000 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment $450,000

Architect Fees $285,000 Construction $2,800,000

Project Financing $460,000 Total Cost Estimates $4,875,000

All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Capital campaign pledges will be accepted over a three- or five-year period in the form of cash, stock, real estate, and planned gifts. For more information about ways to give, please contact Duluth Children’s Museum President and CEO Michael Garcia at 218.733.7543.

Where will the money come from?

• State Arts and Cultural Legacy Support$1,500,000

• Foundation support $ 500,000

• Corporate and business support $ 275,000

• Special events/fundraisers $ 250,000

• Individual donations$2,250,000

“My vision is to create a place where all area families have an opportunity to explore, learn and have fun together. It is not just our responsibility, it is our privilege, to contribute to future generations by supporting the new Duluth Children’s Museum.” — Patty Cartier, Capital Campaign Chair