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We can't do it without you!


Your support helps us keep the doors of discovery open, inspiring the next generation of innovators and creators. Every donation, big or small, fuels our mission to bring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) to life through hands-on exhibits, educational programs, and community engagement. Join us in sparking curiosity and shaping the future. Together, we will make a lasting difference in our community!

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Silent Auction

Closes Sunday, Oct 25 at 8 PM


Monster Ball Silent Auction Is aLIVE!


The Monster Ball fun doesn’t end when the costumes come off! Our Monster Ball Silent Auction is now live, with a collection of experiences, adventures, local favorites, and ScienceWorks treasures donated by our generous community partners.


Bidding closes Sunday, October 25, at 8 PM! Browse the auction, find your favorites, and place your bids before time runs out.


Enter the auction and start bidding!


Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM,*  Kranzler Hall comes alive with rotating facilitated activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Drop in for favorites like the painting pendulum, the exploration station, and our ever-inventive tinkering studio — all free with membership or admission.


This October our rotating activities include paper marigolds through October 24, followed by a bat-themed activity in celebration of Ashland Parks and Recreation’s Bat Week.


Come play, explore, and stay curious!


*Subject to instructor/volunteer availability

With your help, we can do great things!


Please consider giving generously today to support ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in the coming year.


Your Donation Supports

  • Community Events
  • Weekend Tinkering Studio Activities
  • Exhibit Updates
  • Keeping our educational programming and admission rates affordable for all! 

With your help, we can do great things!


Please consider giving generously today to support ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in the coming year.


Your Donation Supports

  • Community Events
  • Weekend Tinkering Studio Activities
  • Exhibit Updates
  • Keeping our educational programming and admission rates affordable for all! 

Swipe to see how your dollars fill our classrooms with hands-on, experiential learning for all ages!

Swipe to see how your dollars fill our classrooms with hands-on, experiential learning for all ages!

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Charting the Course for ScienceWorks
Full STEAM Ahead!
This drawing by artist Kris Wittman illustrates the strategic journey we’ve traveled with our community this year. We interviewed dozens of community members and leaders of partner organizations, inviting them to share their thoughts and hopes for what ScienceWorks should strive toward in the coming years. We heard that you want us to be a central hub for the community, actively partnering with organizations across Southern Oregon. Your insights are shaping our strategic plan, and preparing our staff and Board to support our community in the ways most meaningful to you.

Charting the Course for ScienceWorks

Full STEAM Ahead!


This drawing by artist Kriss Wittman illustrates the strategic journey we’ve traveled with our community this year. We interviewed dozens of community members and leaders of partner organizations, inviting them to share their thoughts and hopes for what ScienceWorks should strive toward in the coming years. We heard that you want us to be a central hub for the community, actively partnering with organizations across Southern Oregon. Your insights are shaping our strategic plan, and preparing our staff and Board to support our community in the ways most meaningful to you. 

Support ScienceWorks Today!

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Scroll through the photos to learn how you can help...

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    There is no such thing as a small donation. Every dollar you give helps ScienceWorks in our mission to bring curiosity to everyone. Consider donating $10 today to support the programs and exhibits you love.

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    Every donation of $75 or more supports one hour of free public programming throughout the year. Consider making your gift monthly to help sustain our community programs all year long.

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    ScienceWorks provides financially accessible admissions for thousands of visitors each year through our Museums for All program. A gift of $115 can support 23 low-cost admissions for community members, and a monthly donation could support more than 276 guests annually. Help us continue reaching the growing number of people who benefit from our Museums for All program!

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    At ScienceWorks, we intentionally keep our pricing low to ensure our programs and exhibits remain accessible to the entire community. We offer reduced rates to those who need them most, but even our regular rates fall short of covering the actual cost of providing our programs. A gift of $1000 helps us welcome everyone while maintaining high-quality experiences for all visitors.

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    Each year, ScienceWorks serves more than 500 campers and their families through spring, summer, and fall camps. The number of campers applying for scholarships keeps growing, and we want to help every child who needs assistance. As a nonprofit, we can’t do it without you. A gift of $275 can fund a camper for a week; a monthly donation helps ensure every child can be curious at ScienceWorks all year long.

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    For just one dollar a day, you can support accessible programming for ScienceWorks guests of all ages. By giving monthly, you help ensure our programs continue for everyone, because curiosity is for everyone.

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ScienceWorks by the numbers.

How are your donations put to work?

ScienceWorks by the numbers.

How are your donations put to work?

10,000 dollars in donations
Supports days of camp for 1 camper
10,000 dollars in donations
Provides field trips for Title 1 school students
10,000 dollars in donations
Provides $3 admission tickets for families in need
10,000 dollars in donations
Allows us to bring educational programming to participants at schools, libraries, and other organizations around the region

Charting the Course for ScienceWorks

Full STEAM Ahead!


This drawing by artist Kriss Wittman illustrates the strategic journey we’ve traveled with our community this year. We interviewed dozens of community members and leaders of partner organizations, inviting them to share their thoughts and hopes for what ScienceWorks should strive toward in the coming years. We heard that you want us to be a central hub for the community, actively partnering with organizations across Southern Oregon. Your insights are shaping our strategic plan and preparing our staff and Board to support our community in the ways most meaningful to you. Follow the path of our journey and see how your ideas are guiding ScienceWorks into the future.

A drawing representing the strategic planning process ScienceWorks underwent in 2025.
Field Notes logo - looks like a stick figure with a lightbulb for a head, reading a book.

Field Notes - Fundraising News


Discover the impact of your generosity in action. In this section, we highlight the people, partnerships, and projects that keep ScienceWorks thriving. From donor spotlights to behind-the-scenes updates on funded initiatives, Field Notes offers a window into how community support powers hands-on science, education, and resilience. See what your support makes possible.

Two children throw paint balloons at a white wall creating bright splashes, outdoors.
October 30, 2026
What happens when you give a community hundreds of paint-filled balloons and a blank wall? You get the beginning of something beautiful. 🎨
Black spider-like sculpture in a grassy field beside a building, with trees in the background
October 6, 2026
If you drive on Walker Avenue in Ashland, you may have noticed a new and exciting resident at ScienceWorks: Beatrice the Widowmaker, our new giant spider sculpture!
Aerial view of scienceworks campus with playground, trees, and mountains in the background.
September 22, 2026
Most people do their big cleaning projects in the spring. At ScienceWorks, we prefer fall cleaning, because after a busy summer of camps, traveling families...
ScienceWroks Building entrance, Glass doors,  red posts, and trees on both sides
August 12, 2026
An Open Letter to Our Community, Twenty-five years ago, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum opened its doors with a simple belief: curiosity has the power to change lives.
Exhibit hall with colorful hanging sculptures and a central abstract installation under gallery lighting
June 23, 2026
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of Peter Tobey's Dreamland, a new immersive hands-on exhibit inspired by the extraordinary imagin...
Modern conference room with a long wooden table, green chairs, and large windows overlooking a sunny landscape
June 12, 2026
We are excited to share some wonderful news with our community. ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum has been awarded a $50,000 Challenge Grant from The Bolger Foundation
Happy World Bee Day poster with bee on yellow flower and the text “20 May
May 20, 2026
On May 20, 2017, the United Nations officially proclaimed World Bee Day following a proposal from Slovenia — a global reminder of just how essential bees are to life
Students in lab coats and goggles promote ScienceWorks and CHANGe for Good, with “Vote May 18 to June 8” banner
May 18, 2026
We’re honored to be on the ballot for the Ashland Food Co-op’s Change for Good program
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Thank you for helping us reach our 2024 goal!

With your help we were able to surpass our 2024 end-of-year goal of $20,000. In 2025 and the years ahead, we can do much more! Thanks to your generous donations, ScienceWorks is set to be able to support the things you love the most about your museum.
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$24,443

101 unique donors | $242 average gift

Thank you for your support!

How your donations helped in 2024

Your continued support helps fund our STEAM-based educational programs, increase our community-driven events, and provide experiences to underserved communities.

10,420

Children Served

8,111

Member Check-ins

3,342

Hours Volunteered

43%

Discounted Admissions

Win a Free Birthday Party

Birthday Party Giveaway Has Ended


Thank you to the nearly 500 families who entered our ScienceWorks Birthday Party Giveaway! We were thrilled by the incredible response.



The two winning families have been notified, and we're excited to help them celebrate with unforgettable, science-filled birthday parties. We can't wait to share photos from their special days!


Thank you to everyone who participated, and be sure to follow ScienceWorks on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for future giveaways, events, and special offers.

Teen smiling at a table with party items under the text “WIN A FREE BIRTHDAY PARTY”

After-school programs

Teens are taking over at ScienceWorks!


In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley (B&GCRV), ScienceWorks is excited to host Teen Takeover, a 100% FREE after-school program for young teens.

ScienceWorks would like to thank AllCare Health for helping to fund this program.


Calling all 6th to 8th grade students!

Join us for an engaging, hands-on learning experience at ScienceWorks. This exciting after-school program is completely free — no membership fees required! Beginning September 8, and running throughout the 2025-2026  school year, the program takes place twice a week on Mondays and Tuesdays  from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Students will dive into fun, interactive STEAM activities while exploring exhibits and engaging with expert Boys & Girls Clubs staff at ScienceWorks.


In addition to STEAM exploration, homework help is available, making it the perfect spot to get academic support in a safe, positive, and welcoming environment. Food will be provided to keep students energized as they learn, grow, and have fun!

Register today through the B&GCRV website

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore science, get homework assistance, and be part of a supportive community all year long!
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Help ScienceWorks Get Spooky for Monster Ball!


Got extra Halloween decorations haunting your attic or garage? ScienceWorks is on the hunt for gently used décor to help transform the museum into a spooky-fun wonderland for Monster Ball!


We’re looking for pumpkins, cobwebs, skeletons, lights, and other festive frights. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk during museum hours (Friday - Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM).