Donations

Philanthropy is key to our plans to complete and expand our exhibits, to deepen our educational resources, to continue transforming the awareness and resolve of each new generation of visitors.

Please consider five ways to donate:


Support at any level is appreciated by the board and staff of the museum. Any donation of $35 or more includes a CMM membership. Please see our membership page for more information.

AmazonSmile is an easy way to give to your favorite charitable cause this season with no cost to you. AmazonSmile is a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases on Amazon to a charity of your choice, such as the Chicago Maritime Museum.

AmazonSmile is a great way to take advantage of a shopping platform you're already using. All you need to do is start your shopping at smile.amazon.com. and list your favorite charity - the Chicago Maritime Museum!

So help us continue to bring the important story of Chicago's waterways in the development and growth of Chicago through AmazonSmile.