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While the federal government provides significant operating support, private funds are essential to mounting exhibitions, providing educational opportunities, and conducting research. Your contribution helps this vibrant and dynamic contemporary art Museum in the nation’s capital. 

Every contribution, large and small, makes a difference and will: 

•    Enable the Hirshhorn to be a “laboratory” where artists and curators pursue experimental and exciting new ways to create, present, and explore the art of our time
•    Support special and traveling exhibitions
•    Assist in the conservation of the collection
•    Expand our public programs and community outreach efforts
•    Enhance our collection through active acquisitions

Gifts to the Hirshhorn are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Consult your tax advisor for details on how charitable giving can impact your personal tax situation. 

Most departments of the Hirshhorn Museum welcome volunteers. For information contact the Smithsonian's Behind the Scenes Volunteer Program. For information on internships, please see the Internships page or contact the Hirshhorn at hmsginternships@si.edu.

Ways of Giving

Individual gift options range from outright gifts of cash, securities, and other personal assets to planned gifts that benefit your financial and tax situation. You can also honor a person or celebrate an occasion with memorial or commemorative gifts.  Matching gifts expand the impact of your contributions.

Ways to Give:

Join the Annual Circle
Matching donations
Special Gifts
Planned Gifts
Corporate partnership
Gifts of art

Whatever your individual preference, we are happy to assist you in planning the most appropriate gift for your situation. All inquiries are confidential. For additional information about how you can support the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, contact the Office of Development at 202-633-2836, or e-mail: hmsgdevelopment@si.edu.