History isn’t something distant or abstract

It’s lived. 
It’s local.

And it’s carried forward only when each generation chooses to remember, reflect, and participate.
Your support ensures Chippewa Valley’s stories remain accessible for generations to come and that the museum continues to be a hub of activity, learning, and fun. 

Use the buttons to choose donation type:

• 250 for 250

Join the Chippewa Valley Museum in celebrating America’s 250th and help bring history to life for future generations. 

A gift of $250 or more places your name on a special donor wall at the museum’s entrance, alongside a beautifully designed Declaration of Support honoring those who believe history belongs to everyone. 

All gifts are welcome, because everybody has a role in preserving history.

250 for 250

• General donations

Keep the lights on, the school tour program, and the research library open. These donations help the museum fulfill its core mission -- collect, preserve, and share the region's historical and culture resources.

Greatest Need

• Museums for All

This Program offers deeply discounted admission discounted and family memberships to individuals participating in SNAP, WIC, and BadgerCare programs. Donations to this program make it possibler to offer these discounts

Museums for All

• Memorial or Honor Gift


In Tribute

• Or mail a check to:

Chippewa Valley Museum
PO 1204
Eau Claire, WI 54702

If you prefer to donate by phone, please call: (715) 834-7871
Or, email Carrie Ronnander at c.ronnander@cvmuseum.com

Other Giving Options:

• Monthly Giving: Enroll online or by email for monthly donations from your bank account.
• Employer Matching: Your Employer may match your donation. Ask your employer if they offer a matching gift program.
• IRA Charitable Donation: If you are 70 1/2 years old, or older, you could get tax savings with a direct transfer to Chippewa Valley Museum.
• Donor-Advised Fund: Setup a one time, or monthly, gift from your donor-advised fund.

  • • Donate Objects to Museum Collections
    Most objects in the museum’s collections have been donated by former and current residents of the Chippewa Valley. We look for items that have a local story, are unique to our collection, in good condition, and can safely be stored in our facilities. Donated materials are preserved in our climate controlled storage spaces for future generations and made accessible to the public for use in projects like exhibits, educational programs, and for research.

    To make a donation to the Chippewa Valley Museum Collections, contact Rachel Showalter, Curator, at 715-834-7871 or email r.showalter@cvmuseum.com.

  • • Donates Books, Photos, Maps, and Documents
    The Glenn Curtis Smoot Library and Archives is home to thousands of photographs, manuscripts, books, oral histories, research files, and more, which provide insight into the history of the Chippewa Valley and are drawn upon for exhibits and programs. As a non-circulating research library, we welcome visitors to explore our collections onsite.

    To make a donation to the Glen Curtis Smoot Library and Archives at the Chippewa Valley Museum, contact the Melissa Holmen at 715-834-7871 or email m.holmen@cvmuseum.com.