Individual Giving & Patron Program

Support the WA Museum's work now and into the future

Your support for the Foundation for the WA Museum will help the WA Museum to explore the past, question the present and shape the future of Western Australia. All donations to the Foundation are directed through the Discovery Endowment Fund and are invested to provide long-term funding to the WA Museum.

You can give to the Foundation for the WA Museum in different ways

Gifts of $2 - $999

Every dollar is important. Your gift will support the WA Museum's work, focusing on the Museum's acquisitions and collections development; exhibition activities; research and fieldwork; education, learning and outreach programs and state-wide activities.

Patron Program

Donate $1,000 or more to become one of our Patrons and develop a deeper connection to the WA Museum.

As a Patron, you are part of the WA Museum world, and have the opportunity to explore the many facets of th Museum's work throughout the year. You will see the impact of your gift first-hand and experience the power of collective giving for the long-term benefit of the WA Museum.

Your Gift 

Patron Program members are acknowledged in the following way:

  • Patrons $1,000+
  • Patrons $5,000+
  • Patrons $10,000+
  • Major Donors $100,000+
The Foundation for the WA Museum is grateful for every donation supporting the WA Museum. Gifts over $1,000 will be publicly acknowledged for 12 months from the date of donation. Donors may choose to be acknowledged anonymously. 

Explore and experience the WA Museum's work

As a member of the Patron Program, you will be part of a group of dedicated supporters who are passionate about the work of the WA Museum.

Together with other like-minded and visionary supporters, you will have the opportunity to gain deep insights into the Museum's work, experience the Museum's collections and exhibitions in unique ways, and hear directly from members of the WA Museum team about the broad variety of research and fieldwork they carry out.

For further information, please reach out to Jo Malone, Head of Philanthropy, on (08) 6552 7474 or foundation@fwam.com.au

Your support for the WA Museum makes all the difference

Find out more about the five pillars of WA Museum work supported by the Foundation for the WA Museum, or donate now!

Collections and Aquisitions

Education, Learning and Outreach

Exhibitions and Storytelling

Research and Fieldwork

State-wide Activities