We’re proud to offer free admission to all, a public benefit that is possible because of the generosity of people like you. The Weisman Art Museum is a university art museum, serving students and the general public. Your tax-deductible donation to the Weisman protects free admission and supports inclusive arts experiences through exhibitions and programs.
Make a gift online today, or expand the sections below for instructions on other methods of giving. If you have questions about giving to WAM, please contact Rosa at [email protected].
As part of the University of Minnesota system, our donations and philanthropic records are managed by the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF), ensuring that 100% of your gift comes directly to the museum. Thanks to UMF’s support, the museum’s operating costs are reduced, enabling your donation to have an even greater impact at WAM.
Employer Matched Donations
Click here to see if your employer will match your donation to the Weisman. Many companies offer programs that match charitable contributions that could double or triple the impact of your gift to WAM.
Give by Check
To give by check, make the check out to Weisman Art Museum and mail it to:
University of Minnesota Foundation
PO Box 860266
Minneapolis, MN 55486
We encourage you to mail in a gift form with your check.
You are also welcome to mail a check directly to the museum. This may add time before your check is deposited, as we will send your check on to the U of M Foundation for processing.
Give by Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
To give via DAF, recommend a grant from your fund to the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) by providing the following information to the sponsoring organization:
- Legal name: University of Minnesota Foundation
- UMF federal tax ID: 41-6042488
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 860266, Minneapolis, MN 55486
- U of M unit where funds should be directed: Weisman Art Museum
We encourage you to let us know to expect a DAF gift by emailing Rosa at [email protected]. Letting us know helps ensure we can quickly process the gift.
Give Assets
Click here to learn how to give assets, such as a gift of stock or a qualified charitable contribution from your IRA.
Corporate Giving
WAM offers a number of ways for companies or employees to partner with the museum to meet marketing, philanthropic, community engagement, and client hospitality objectives.
Ways to Partner
- General Program Support
- Sponsorship Opportunities (Exhibition, Event, or Program)
- Custom Team Building Workshops
- Corporate events or retreats at the museum
- Matching Gift Program
For more information, contact Rosa at [email protected] or 612-626-5302.
Giving Highlight: WAM Student Engagement Fund
This spring, WAM’s Colleagues Advisory Board (CAB) has teamed up to match all gifts up to $15,000 to the WAM Student Engagement Fund! As a museum serving both students and the public, WAM plays a unique role in championing students as critical thinkers and empathetic community members.
As a museum serving both students and the public, WAM plays a unique role in championing students as critical thinkers and empathetic community members.
Gifts to the student engagement fund will sustain and strengthen programs such as:
- Student Tour Guide Program. A paid opportunity for U of M students of any discipline to develop their facilitation and interpretive skills by leading engaging, interactive tours of the museum.
- WAM Collective. A registered U of M student group who develops programs connecting the museum with student life, explores WAM’s exhibitions and collections, and learns museum and nonprofit management.
Plan a Gift
By naming the Weisman Art Museum in your will or other estate plan, you will help ensure a thriving museum, providing enhanced arts access for future generations. Over the years, planned gifts have been critical to grow the Weisman into what it is today. If you’re interested in making a planned gift to the museum, please contact Emily Huemann Xiong, Director of Development at [email protected] or 612-625-9678.
Support WAM as a Giving Member
Giving Members support arts access by giving $5 per month or more. Stay tuned for a membership refresh with additional levels and benefits, coming in 2026.