Donate
For more than 45 years, the N. C. Transportation Museum has served as a destination for family fun, learning experiences for all ages and interests, interpretative programming, and making memories. The museum relies on the generosity of our friends, supporters, and community to help fulfill our mission of restoring, preserving, and interpreting North Carolina’s transportation history. Your gift today will help the museum continue to preserve history, educate the public, and inspire a future generation. Thank you for choosing to donate to the North Carolina Transportation Museum Foundation.
Every donation to the N.C. Transportation Museum makes an impact on everything we do. Contributions are made to the N.C. Transportation Foundation, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Annual Fund
Your gift to the Annual Fund provides unrestricted support where it is most needed.
You may also choose to support an area of interest:
Automobile and Truck Collection Maintenance
Donations will provide funding to help maintain the collection and provide support for restoration projects.
Educational Programming
From virtual experiences to museum visits, our educational programming enriches learning, connects historical value, and engages visitors of all ages.
Exhibit Upgrades & Maintenance
Funding will support the museum’s permanent exhibits as well as temporary and traveling exhibits for visitor experiences.
Piedmont Airlines Potomac Pacemaker DC-3 Airplane Restoration
Funding supports the ongoing cosmetic restoration of one of Piedmont Airlines’ first commercial aircraft, which is on display for visitors.
Rail Operations Maintenance & Restoration
Donations will provide funding to maintain locomotives and rail cars, and for restoration projects to keep the museum train operating and exhibit cars available to visitors.
Automobile and Truck Collection Maintenance
Donations will provide funding to help maintain the collection and provide support for restoration projects.
Educational Programming
From virtual experiences to museum visits, our educational programming enriches learning, connects historical value, and engages visitors of all ages.
Exhibit Upgrades & Maintenance
Funding will support the museum’s permanent exhibits as well as temporary and traveling exhibits for visitor experiences.
Piedmont Airlines Potomac Pacemaker DC-3 Airplane Restoration
Funding supports the ongoing cosmetic restoration of one of Piedmont Airlines’ first commercial aircraft, which is on display for visitors.
Rail Operations Maintenance & Restoration
Donations will provide funding to maintain locomotives and rail cars, and for restoration projects to keep the museum train operating and exhibit cars available to visitors.
Memorial/Honorarium
Gifts may be made in honor or memoriam of someone special. Your contribution will be acknowledged with a tribute card. All gift amounts are confidential, unless otherwise requested. For online donations, please submit information about your gift in the Comments section on the donation form. Have a question or need help with your donation? Contact Betsy Mowery at 704-550-3715 or email betsy.mowery@nctransportationmuseum.org.
Recurring Gifts
You decide what gift amount, date, and frequency best suits your needs. You can change the amount and payment information at any time. It’s simple, just click “Make this gift a recurring gift” on the donation form. Once your information is submitted, your gift will be automatically deducted according to your frequency.
Other Ways To Support the Museum
Planned Giving
Planned giving is a gift that creates a meaningful impact and a personal lasting legacy to shape the museum’s future. By including the museum in your estate plan, you can achieve goals that are important to you, your family, and the museum that you value by providing income for future preservation, restoration, educational programming, exhibits, and curatorial efforts. For more information, contact Betsy Mowery at betsy.mowery@nctransportationmuseum.org or 704-550-3715.
Corporate Support
The N.C. Transportation Museum is pleased to offer corporate membership and corporate sponsorship opportunities that foster strong relationships, employee morale, and brand recognition. For corporate sponsorships, contact Betsy Mowery at betsy.mowery@nctransportationmuseum.org or 704-550-3715. For corporate memberships, contact Elaine Holden at elaine.holden@nctransportationmuseum.org or 704-464-4074.
Memorial Bricks & Benches
Giving a memorial gift is a meaningful way to honor a friend, colleague, or loved one. These donations preserve the memory of the individual’s life and help to support the museum.
Memorial bricks are $100 and include a 2-line maximum engraving and installation into the museum’s memorial brick monument. Contact Betsy Mowery at 704-550-3715 or betsy.mowery@nctransportationmuseum.org.
Memorial benches are powder-coated metal benches in 4’ and 6’ lengths. Price includes an engraved plaque and installation on the museum grounds. Due to fluctuating costs in manufacturing, please contact Betsy Mowery at 704-550-3715 or betsy.mowery@nctransportationmuseum.org for a price.
Have a question or need help with your donation?
Contact Betsy Mowery at 704-550-3715 or email betsy.mowery@nctransportationmuseum.org.