Major Sponsorship

A gift of $500,000 provides MAJOR SPONSORSHIP for the entire exhibition, for the life of the exhibition. Benefits at this level include:

Shared Logo and Name Recognition on Exhibition-Related Materials

  • Main exhibition credit panel, prominently located in the lobby of the second floor, the main visitor experience level of the building
  • Permanent naming on the museum’s highly visible major donor wall
  • Logo recognition on the main exhibition brochure
  • All marketing and educational materials, including mailings, email blasts, social networking sites, and more sent to over 8,500 museum constituents, and over 17,000 through www.ExploreChicago.org
  • Press releases and radio and TV promotions
  • Corporate statement on company letterhead included in the press kit
  • Website recognition (which can include links and additional opportunities)
  • Acknowledgement in all printed listings of the Museum’s sponsors

Invitations To Special, VIP Events

  • Press preview
  • Private tours of the exhibition by the Museum’s curator
  • Pre-opening VIP events

Employee and Family Benefits

  • One membership at the highest level
  • Discounted admission for select employees and one additional guest

Various Opportunities (Some Incur Additional Costs)

  • Special space rental privileges for our Great Hall, Special Events Hall, Classroom, Conference Room, and Rooftop Terrace
  • Private evening events
  • Special invitations mailed to sponsor’s guests offering free admission to the Museum