There are many ways to help Catawba Science Center. Exhibitions, planetarium shows, Portal to Science, and Partners in Science are just a few avenues for sponsorship to give back to your community.
Consider partnering with CSC to ensure everyone has access to hands-on science education. Help CSC move forward with our mission — to change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder. After all, there is a little scientist in all of us.
Contact CSC's Donor Relations Manager for more information on how you or your business can support CSC.
From featured exhibits to school programs, there are many meaningful ways to partner with CSC and make an impact on science education in our community.
When you or your business partners with CSC, together we can bring more science programs to more children throughout Western NC. CSC's Partners in Science provide essential support for science education programs during the school year. Your support helps CSC keep program fees low so more area schools can participate in hands-on science education at CSC.
Learn More About Partners in ScienceCatawba Science Center offers many exhibitions in our 35,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits and attractions. Permanent exhibitions are updated every few years or redone entirely highlighting new science topics while our featured exhibit rotates throughout the year. Our featured exhibit is located in Carpenter Hall and are underwritten by local sponsors.
View Current ExhibitionsShows rotate monthly and are offered in the Millholland Planetarium with the price of admission and free to all CSC members. Weekday mornings are typically reserved for curriculum-aligned school programs. Weekday afternoons and weekends are open to the public. You can sponsor a planetarium show to bring a wider variety of educational shows the community.
View Current Planetarium ShowsCatawba Science Center is privileged to offer grant-funded programs to many schools in Burke, Catawba, and Wilkes counties. Generous foundations and community partners help underwrite Pre-K programs at select public schools across the region, ensuring our youngest learners have access to hands-on science experiences.
View Preschool ProgramsThis program helps ensure that financial barriers don't prevent families from experiencing the wonder of science. Help us make science accessible to all through discounted admission and scholarship opportunities. Sponsorships help expand the program's reach, allowing more children and families to be inspired by science. Reach out to learn how your support can help bring science to even more neighboring communities.
Learn More About Portal to SciencePower the programs and events our community loves. Catawba Science Center events spark curiosity, inspire discovery, and bring our community together. Event sponsors play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for learners of all ages. Opportunities are available for established favorites like Hickory Bot Battles and the Annual Gala, as well as new STEM events. Reach out to learn what's coming next.
Contact our Development TeamFor more information on how you, or your business, can support CSC, contact the Development Office.
For Pre-K or school group sponsorship inquiries, contact Erin Graves at (828) 322-8169 x305
