Ways to Give

Make a Donation:

Help us advance our mission to deepen appreciation of the River’s history and to inspire its stewardship. And, ensure that we are able to continue providing unique educational and recreational experiences to diverse audiences.

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Additional Opportunities:

  • 1. Become a Museum Member. Click Here.
  • 2. Make a planned gift when you remember the Connecticut River Museum in your will or estate plans. Learn more here.
  • 3. You can use funds from your IRA to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). Starting at age 70½, a QCD is a direct transfer of money from your IRA provider, payable to a qualified charity.
    • QCDs can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year. Individuals can donate up to $108,000 in 2025. QCDs can be made from most IRAs, including:
      • Traditional IRAs Rollover
      • IRAs Inherited
      • IRAs SEP IRAs (inactive plans only)
      • SIMPLE IRAs (inactive plans only)
      • Under certain circumstances, Roth IRAs
    • Your financial planner will have full information.
  • 4. Give your time by serving as a Museum Volunteer. Find out more here.