Marbles relies on generous funding partners to build innovative exhibits, deliver unique and educational programming, reach audiences in target communities and support our vision and growth. We offer a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities including exhibits, special events, programs, IMAX Theatre and outreach.
Corporate Giving Opportunities
- Exhibits - Support an innovative, play-based exhibit and enjoy company recognition by more than half a million annual museum guests.
- Programs - Support the design, development and delivery of quarterly, monthly or daily educational programming.
- Outreach - Help us serve at-risk audiences by supporting free field trips for schools or community groups or sponsoring targeted programs and events.
- Events - Support one or more of Marbles Kids Museum’s signature events to enjoy company recognition and tickets for your employees.
Marbles Kids Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information on how you can support Marbles, please contact Emily Bruce DevelopmentTeam@marbleskidsmuseum.org or 919.857.1074.
Event Sponsorships
Celebrate 10 Sponsorship
Celebrate 10 Sponsorship ($10,000) is a way to show support of 10 years of FUNdamental play at Marbles as initial investors in Marbles Forward Fund. These investments pave the way for future play by supporting the design, upkeep and renovation of our innovative exhibits and programs that are accessible and affordable for ALL.
- 10 tickets to Marbles signature events: Marbles BIG IDEA Forum, Marbles Evening with Elves and Marbles Imagination Ball
- Recognition as Marbles Forward Fund investor
- Logo recognition on all signage, print and digital promotions for 3 signature events (BIG IDEA Forum, Evening with Elves, Imagination Ball)
- Year-round recognition onsite and online as Celebrate 10 sponsor for 3 signature events (BIG IDEA Forum, Evening with Elves, Imagination Ball)
- 25 museum admission vouchers and 10 IMAX vouchers
- 15% discount on museum memberships for your employees
- Discounted IMAX films for employees
- 50% discount on one daytime museum rental space for a private function or 25% discount on one evening rental space Sunday-Friday
Celebrate 10 Sponsors
Triple Play Sponsorship
Triple PLAY Event Sponsorship ($6,000) gives exceptional event recognition and benefits throughout the year at Marbles signature events - Marbles Imagination Ball, Marbles BIG IDEA Forum and Marbles Evening with Elves. Triple PLAY is the perfect platform to support Marbles all year long while giving clients and employees the opportunity to enjoy Marbles together.
- 8 tickets to Marbles signature events: Marbles BIG IDEA Forum, Marbles Evening with Elves and Marbles Imagination Ball
- Logo recognition on all signage, print and digital promotions for 3 signature events (BIG IDEA Forum, Evening with Elves, Imagination Ball)
- Year-round recognition onsite and online as Triple PLAY sponsor for 3 signature events (BIG IDEA Forum, Evening with Elves, Imagination Ball)
- 25 museum admission vouchers and 10 IMAX vouchers
- 15% discount on museum memberships for your employees
- Discounted IMAX films for employees
- 50% discount on one daytime museum rental space for a private function or 25% discount on one evening rental space Sunday-Friday
Triple Play Sponsors
The three signature events included for both Celebrate 10 and Triple PLAY Sponsorships:
- Marbles Imagination Ball in April is our annual grown-up gala featuring fabulous food, drinks and dancing to benefit the Imagination Fund, making play possible for ALL children.
- Marbles BIG IDEA Forum in October brings together 300+ corporate and community leaders for a dynamic lunchtime event focused on creativity and innovation in the workplace and at home.
- Marbles Evening With Elves in December is Marbles signature holiday family event featuring festive food, s'mores outdoors, museum play, wintry fun and real elves all in a magical North Pole setting. Hugely popular with families, this event sells out each year with over 1,200 guests.
Marbles Kids Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To learn more about event sponsorships at Marbles, please email Emily Bruce at DevelopmentTeam@marbleskidsmuseum.org or call 919.857.1074.