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Adopt an Artifact This May

Celebrate the Year of Aviation!

This May, join us in honoring the Year of Aviation by Adopting an Aviation Artifact at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center!

It’s more than a donation—it’s your chance to adopt a piece of history and help preserve the legacy of flight for future generations. Every artifact has a story. With your support, those stories will continue to inspire.

Be a part of aviation history.
Adopt today and make a lasting impact.

Artifacts

Adoption Levels

$25 Adoption Kit

  • A personalized adoption certificate (PDF download only)
  • A photograph and history card of your adopted artifact (PDF download only)

Kits will be emailed for download.

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$75 Adoption Kit

  • A personalized adoption certificate (8.5×11)
  • A photograph and history card of your adopted artifact
  • 3-month trial to the Space Camp Explorers Club

Kits will be mailed 2 to 3 weeks after purchase.

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$150 Adoption Kit

  • A personalized adoption certificate (8.5×11)
  • A photograph and history card of your adopted artifact
  • 6-month trial to the Space Camp Explorers Club
  • Your name listed for two years on the Foundation’s Adopt an Artifact page
  • An entry to win two tickets to the Space Camp Hall of Fame dinner

Kits will be mailed 2 to 3 weeks after purchase.

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$300 Adoption Kit

  • A personalized adoption certificate (8.5×11)
  • A photograph and history card of your adopted artifact
  • 6-month trial to the Space Camp Explorers Club
  • Your name listed for two years on the Foundation’s Adopt an Artifact page
  • An entry to win two tickets to the Space Camp Hall of Fame dinner
  • An entry to win artifact and space themed goodies around the holiday

Kits will be mailed 2 to 3 weeks after purchase.

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$500 Adoption Kit

  • A personalized adoption certificate (8.5×11)
  • A photograph and history card of your adopted artifact
  • 8-month trial to the Space Camp Explorers Club
  • Your name listed for three years on the Foundation’s Adopt an Artifact page
  • An entry to win two tickets to the Space Camp Hall of Fame dinner
  • An entry to win artifact and space themed goodies around the holiday
  • Virtual meet and greet with a docent about your artifact
  • Virtual meeting from the Executive Director of the Foundation, Chair of Foundation Board,
    and CEO of the Rocket Center providing annual update for the Center

Kits will be mailed 2 to 3 weeks after purchase.

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$1,250 Adoption Kit

  • A personalized adoption certificate (8.5×11)
  • A photograph and history card of your adopted artifact
  • 10-month trial to the Space Camp Explorers Club
  • Your name listed for four years on the Foundation’s Adopt an Artifact page
  • An entry to win two tickets to the Space Camp Hall of Fame dinner
  • An entry to win artifact and space themed goodies around the holiday
  • Virtual meet and greet with a docent about your artifact
  • Virtual meeting from the Executive Director of the Foundation, Chair of Foundation Board,
    and CEO of the Rocket Center providing annual update for the Center
  • Behind the scenes tour for you and 4 guests
  • Invite to an additional private event 

Kits will be mailed 2 to 3 weeks after purchase.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does it mean to preserve, conserve or restore artifacts?

    Taking actions that anticipate or prevent deterioration, maintaining an item in its original condition, or returning the deteriorated item to its original or near-original condition.

  • Will my donation go to conserve a specific artifact?

    Yes. You will have the option to choose which artifact you would like to adopt in the drop-down menu.

  • Can I view any of the artifacts?

    Yes. Several are currently on display in our permanent exhibition areas. However, some artifacts are currently offline or in a work/storage area. To check the online status of an artifact, please email emilyp@spacecamp.com.

  • Will I get a letter for tax purposes?

    You will immediately receive an email confirmation and our team will send a tax receipt/confirmation letter within two weeks of receipt of your donation.

  • Can I adopt in someone else’s name?

    Yes. An artifact can be adopted in honor of or in memory of someone, or you can surprise someone with an adoption gift!

10% of each donation goes into an endowment to continue to invest in our artifacts for generations to come.
5¢ of every dollar donated goes to executing and sustaining the program.

Have questions about Adopt an Artifact?

Reach out if you have a question or suggestion about the Adopt an Artifact program.