The Need for STEM Learning
Financial Aid and Community Partners
Studies show that if engaged at an early age, students are more likely to pursue science in high school and college, potentially leading to careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). This engagement is especially crucial for children from disadvantaged families, for whom the rapid growth of STEM-related careers provides economic opportunity. Providing a world-class science museum for North Texas means ensuring cutting-edge exhibits and programming and making those learning experiences available to all community members.
School Outreach Programs
The Perot Museum is more than a collection of exhibits and specimens. We also provide experts and educators committed to inspiring minds through nature and science by providing amaze-your-brain programming to help students connect with scientific concepts. In addition to on-site programming, the Museum is proud to deploy a fleet of educators equipped to bring the field trip experience directly into schools for students of all grade levels.
Financial Aid
Whether schools participate in an outreach program on their own campus or visit the Museum itself, our financial aid program ensures that the ability to pay is never a barrier to learning by covering the cost of field trips and educational programming for schools that could not otherwise afford them. All schools receive a discounted rate of $8 per student, and Title I schools can apply for additional financial aid to cover general exhibit entrance, as well as programming fees. As a result of generous support from the philanthropic community, the Museum distributes over $2.3 million in financial aid each year, impacting 250,000 students yearly. We are so grateful for our community of supporters who share our commitment to empowering the STEM workforce of the future in North Texas.
Community Partners
The Perot Museum’s Community Partners program expands access to the Museum by offering $1 general admission to families enrolled in public assistance programs. The interactive design of the exhibits uniquely enables the Museum to provide an enriching and inclusive experience for families delving into STEM topics for the first time. Data on the home zip codes of Community Partners visitors shows that this program allows the Museum to serve many neighborhoods that were otherwise almost entirely unrepresented among general admission visitors.
TECH Truck
To reach North Texas residents beyond the building itself, the Museum launched three TECH Trucks — mobile discovery labs where participants can Tinker, Engineer, Create, and Hack right in their own neighborhoods. This program aims to engage youths and their families in hands-on, maker-based STEM experiences that foster creativity and confidence outside of school. The TECH Trucks connect with participants through free engagements at community centers, libraries, parks, and public events, providing access to innovative, inspiring STEM activities that will fuel the next generation of scientists, medical workers, and engineers.
Help the Community
Make a Gift
If you would like to donate to one of these programs that directly impact the North Texas community, email us at giving@perotmuseum.org.
