Small team.
Big impact. Community powered.
The Emerald Coast Science Center is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are not part of a larger institution and do not receive ongoing government operating support. Instead, we are powered by the generosity of our members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
Our small team does big things, but we couldn’t do it without you. Every membership, donation, and partnership helps us care for exhibits and animals, expand educational programs, and continue inspiring curiosity throughout Northwest Florida.
Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us build a scientifically engaged community. Together, we’re making science come alive and helping curiosity thrive.
Your Gift Makes Discovery Possible
Every question asked, experiment explored, and discovery made begins with supporters like you. Your generosity allows the Emerald Coast Science Center to inspire curiosity, provide hands-on STEAM experiences, and create moments of wonder for children and families throughout Northwest Florida.
$25 helps provide access to STEM experiences for young learners through programs like Girls Empowered with Math and Science, helping inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
$50 helps expand hands-on learning opportunities by supporting educational tools like coding robots and interactive STEAM resources that allow students to explore creativity, technology, and problem-solving.
$100 helps care for Animal Ambassadors who inspire thousands of guests each year through up-close encounters that teach about wildlife, conservation, and the natural world.
$250 helps bring immersive STEAM learning beyond our walls by supporting outreach experiences like our Mobile Planetarium, providing students with engaging opportunities to explore space and strengthen their understanding of science concepts.
$500 helps create unforgettable STEAM experiences for students by supporting field trips where learners explore exhibits, participate in hands-on activities, and connect with science in meaningful ways.
$1,000 helps sustain the programs, exhibits, and educational experiences that reach thousands of students and families each year.
Your support helps us bring science to life every day. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, your donation is tax deductible.
Get involved!
Whether you'd like to volunteer, become a member, or simply help us by providing much needed Wish List items, every contribution counts in a big way. Want to set up recurring, monthly donations to help sustain programs and exhibits? Become an Essential Element to the Science Center here! You can also support the center by sending a gift certificate to a loved one or sponsoring an Animal Ambassador.