Donation Opportunities
We are so excited that you want to become part of the Cook Museum community of donors! Please select one of the listed donation opportunities, or for more information, please contact:
- Dr. Jeanne Payne, Director of Development at 256-351-4507 or
- Sara Underhill, Grant Writer & Administrative Assistant of Development at 256-898-6306
- Or email donate@cookmuseum.org

For Future Generations
The Museum’s vision for the future is to encourage curiosity and creativity, grow with our community, be a high-quality natural science resource, promote collaboration among diverse groups of people, and to be leaders that inspire and motivate next generations to be good stewards of our environment and to never stop learning.
Engage, Excite, & Educate
The Cook Museum exist to engage, excite, and educate visitors of all ages about the natural created world around us. In fulfilling our mission, we’re building up our region and enabling families to create lifelong memories.

Annual Report
2019 was truly a special year for the Cook Museum. It was a joy opening our doors to the public surrounded by enthusiastic friends, donors, and dignitaries. Take a look at our 2019 Annual Report to see how we were able to accomplish our mission of engaging, exciting, and educating our guests in our first calendar year of operation!
See Annual Report