We are closed for the remainder of the day today, May 1, 2024. Due to recent rabies cases in the area, the Desert Museum is taking extra precautions after observing abnormal wild animal behavior. Staff are continually monitoring the grounds. We will share information about reopening as soon as we are able.

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Expenses

Operating Expenses Pie Chart
Program Expenses:
Facilities $2,078,526
Visitor Services $251,396
Cool Summer Nights $18,639
Interpretive Animal Collections $201,385
Raptor Free Flight $211,583
Botany $531,636
Herpetology and Invertebrate Zoology $436,676
Mammalogy and Ornithology $649,642
Publications $33,503
Conservation Education & Science $866,727
Exhibits, Design & Planning $214,390
General Collections $146,992
Art Institute $536,825
Supporting Services:
Administration $448,290
Finance $447,022
Marketing $339,682
Fundraising:
Development and Membership $536,842
Total Expenses$7,949,756
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“During our first visit to the Desert Museum in 1994 we agreed it was the best full spectrum natural history experience we'd ever had - and right here in our own backyard!
We've supported the Museum annually since then and encourage friends and business associates to do the same.”
--Jerry Weinert
& Marni Dittmar