Over the last three decades, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center has become the preeminent public science venue on the Olympic Peninsula. Devoted to marine and coastline education and conservation, it offers a great variety of options for people of all ages to learn about, get involved with, and just enjoy our wonderful local environment. We work to instill the values of stewardship and conservation through a myriad of educational programs.

We invite you to contribute in any way that you can to making the decades ahead as productive and satisfying as those behind us. This may include participating in programs and exhibits, becoming a member and/or volunteer, attending our Tides of March auction or donating funds to assure the fiscal well-being of our organization.

PTMSC is a 501(c)(3) organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. Perhaps you are interested in contributing to the programs highlighted below, or you might consider contributing to PTMSC through one of our Planned Giving Options.

School Program Fund
Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) works closely with teachers and school administrators to provide high quality science education for their students, including hands-on, field-based experiences not possible in school classrooms. The recent decline in school funding has made it much harder for schools to afford field trips to places like PTMSC. Your contribution to our School Program Fund helps us provide quality programs to the hardest hit school districts.

To donate to our School Program Fund, contact us at (360) 385-5582 ext. 104, or info@ptmsc.org, or donate on line using our our secure PayPal link.

Seth Bender Scholarship Fund for Summer Camps
Seth Bender was a young man with a zest for the natural world and especially the marine environment.  After his death in a snowboarding accident, his family established a fund which will allow other young people to attend our summer camps. By supporting this fund you can help young people experience the marine environment under the mentorship of staff and volunteers at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.   

To donate to our Seth Bender Scholarship Fund, contact us at (360) 385-5582 ext. 104, or info@ptmsc.org, or donate on line using our our secure PayPal link.

Unrestricted Gift
Unrestricted charitable gifts are used strategically to support our educational and conservation priorities. (Whether you choose to restrict a gift or not, your support will help carry on the important work of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for future generations.)     

To make an Unrestricted Charitable Gift, contact us at (360) 335-5582 ext. 104, or info@ptmsc.org, or donate on line using our our secure PayPal link.

Gift in Honor
Consider honoring a friend, family member or colleague with a gift to support the mission of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.  Recognize birthdays, weddings and other special occasions.  We will send the honoree a special card telling them of your thoughtful gift and the honorary gift will be acknowledged in our newsletter.

To make a Gift in Honor, contact us at (360) 385-5582 ext. 104, or info@ptmsc.org, or donate on line using our our secure PayPal link.

Memorials
Memorials are a wonderful way support the Port Townsend Marine Science Center while honoring someone who had an interest in marine education and conservation during his/her lifetime. We will acknowledge your gift to a friend or family member and in our newsletter.   

To make a Gift in Memorial, contact us at (360) 385-5582 ext. 104, or info@ptmsc.org, or donate on line using our our secure PayPal link.

Benefit Auction 
Our Tides of March Auction supports our work in outreach and education, provides scholarships and makes hands-on learning opportunities available to thousands every year.

To make a donation to our annual benefit auction, download our donor form (in pdf or a word doc). You'll find more information on our auction page, or you can contact us at (360) 385-5582 ext. 104, or at info@ptmsc.org.