Who We Are
Texas Memorial Museum (TMM) is devoted to the natural sciences, exhibiting the university’s stunning biological and geological collections. TMM is more than an exhibit hall. We are a vital educational resource for all communities, statewide. TMM offers programs for learners of all ages including a free audio tour, curriculum guides, and TEKS-aligned activities. We facilitate connections between the public and scientists, and offer opportunities for volunteers and student interns.
What We’re Fundraising For
The three magnificent windows on the west side of Texas Memorial Museum are distinctive features of our building design developed by architect John F. Staub. The decorative glass blocks allowed for diffused natural light, but in February 1939, TMM Director Elias H. Sellards was very concerned about the heat visitors would experience in the Great Hall, come summer.
Draperies were selected over the options of coating the glass or installing Bakelite blinds. The woven fabric was purchased from textile designer Dorothy Liebes of San Francisco. The draperies created for TMM have stood the test of time, but after 82 years of blazing sun on the west face of the building, they are disintegrating.
After consultation with UT’s Project Management and Construction Services and careful consideration of the need for UV protection, appropriate lighting on cloudy days, and the preservation of the visual style of the Great Hall, we have decided to replace the draperies with lightweight, vinyl-coated fiberglass window shades. The current estimate for this project is $32,000.
Your Impact
Your gift will be a unique contribution to the rich history of the Great Hall. The original draperies will be replaced with window shades that will not only block more than 95% of UV radiation, but improve the acoustics in the gallery space. With your help, we will ensure the Great Hall remains beautiful and welcoming to visitors while protecting the display of the university’s priceless collections.
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,000 | Texas Women's Rugby | 73 |
2 | $500 | Texas Taekwondo | 61 |
3 | UT Sailing Team | 52 | |
4 | Texas Orange Jackets | 25 | |
5 | TX Votes | 23 | |
6 | The University of Texas at Austin | 19 | |
7 | McCombs School of Business | 15 | |
8 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 13 | |
9 | The University of Texas Weightlifting team | 11 | |
10 | Dell Medical School | 10 | |
11 | College of Fine Arts | 10 | |
12 | Jackson School of Geosciences | 9 | |
13 | School of Law | 9 | |
14 | LGBTQ Studies | 9 | |
15 | College of Education | 9 |
Rank | University-Wide Leaderboard Dollars | Raised |
---|---|---|
1 | Dell Medical School | $4,380,096.00 |
2 | Cockrell School of Engineering | $1,037,665.00 |
3 | College of Liberal Arts | $914,605.04 |
4 | College of Pharmacy | $660,020.00 |
5 | Texas Exes | $458,669.00 |
6 | The University of Texas at Austin | $288,325.50 |
7 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | $277,957.00 |
8 | LBJ School of Public Affairs | $213,693.47 |
9 | College of Fine Arts | $196,832.00 |
10 | College of Natural Sciences | $168,954.00 |
11 | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | $125,017.40 |
12 | McCombs School of Business | $79,778.00 |
13 | Harry Ransom Center | $49,056.00 |
14 | Texas 4000 For Cancer | $41,607.01 |
15 | Jackson School of Geosciences | $37,240.00 |
Rank | Prize | Longhorn Lunch Special Challenge | Raised |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | College of Natural Sciences | $7,925.00 |
2 | $750 | Texas Exes | $7,035.00 |
3 | $250 | McCombs School of Business | $2,530.00 |
4 | Jackson School of Geosciences | $2,525.00 | |
5 | School of Law | $1,950.00 | |
6 | University of Texas Libraries | $1,710.00 | |
7 | College of Liberal Arts | $1,665.00 | |
8 | Moody College of Communication | $1,435.00 | |
9 | Texas 4000 For Cancer | $1,406.40 | |
10 | Dell Medical School | $1,350.00 | |
11 | Harry Ransom Center | $1,350.00 | |
12 | College of Pharmacy | $1,350.00 | |
13 | Black Studies at UT Austin | $1,265.00 | |
14 | McDonald Observatory | $1,200.00 | |
15 | Dean's Scholars Student Association | $1,185.00 |
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Texas 4000 For Cancer | 902 |
2 | $750 | Texas Women's Rugby | 648 |
3 | $250 | Morgantina Excavations | 231 |
4 | Liberal Arts Council | 128 | |
5 | Texas Water Ski | 109 | |
6 | Texas Orange Jackets | 43 | |
7 | Longhorn Racing | 34 | |
8 | Texas Exes | 28 | |
9 | McCombs School of Business | 27 | |
10 | Longhorn Band Student Association | 22 | |
11 | The University of Texas at Austin | 21 | |
12 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 20 | |
13 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 19 | |
14 | The DDCE First Generation | 19 | |
15 | College of Natural Sciences | 18 |
Rank | University-Wide Leaderboard 2 | Gifts |
---|---|---|
1 | Texas Women's Rugby | 1,891 |
2 | Texas 4000 For Cancer | 1,570 |
3 | Texas Orange Jackets | 686 |
4 | Morgantina Excavations | 683 |
5 | UT Child Development Center San Jacinto | 307 |
6 | McCombs School of Business | 304 |
7 | Liberal Arts Council | 257 |
8 | The University of Texas at Austin | 249 |
9 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 247 |
10 | Texas Exes | 229 |
11 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 204 |
12 | UT Sailing Team | 200 |
13 | College of Natural Sciences | 178 |
14 | University of Texas Libraries | 169 |
15 | Steve Hicks School of Social Work | 161 |
Rank | Prize | Kick Off Challenge | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Morgantina Excavations | 62 |
2 | $750 | Texas 4000 For Cancer | 54 |
3 | $250 | Steve Hicks School of Social Work | 42 |
4 | Texas Orange Jackets | 41 | |
5 | TX Votes | 14 | |
6 | Texas Women's Rugby | 11 | |
7 | Jackson School of Geosciences | 10 | |
8 | College of Natural Sciences | 9 | |
9 | Dean's Scholars Student Association | 7 | |
10 | University of Texas Libraries | 7 | |
11 | The University of Texas Weightlifting team | 6 | |
12 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 6 | |
13 | McCombs School of Business | 5 | |
14 | The University of Texas at Austin | 5 | |
15 | Texas Crew | 4 |
Rank | Prize | Happy Horns Happy Hour Challenge | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Texas Orange Jackets | 250 |
2 | $750 | Texas Women's Rugby | 220 |
3 | $250 | Texas 4000 For Cancer | 145 |
4 | Texas Crew | 76 | |
5 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 51 | |
6 | The University of Texas at Austin | 12 | |
7 | School of Law | 12 | |
8 | Morgantina Excavations | 12 | |
9 | Texas Exes | 11 | |
10 | McCombs School of Business | 9 | |
11 | Steve Hicks School of Social Work | 9 | |
12 | University of Texas Libraries | 8 | |
13 | UT Sailing Team | 8 | |
14 | Liberal Arts Council | 8 | |
15 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 7 |
Rank | Prize | Hungry Bevo Challenge | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Texas Women's Rugby | 400 |
2 | $750 | UT Child Development Center San Jacinto | 291 |
3 | $250 | Texas Orange Jackets | 211 |
4 | Texas 4000 For Cancer | 127 | |
5 | Morgantina Excavations | 122 | |
6 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 36 | |
7 | Texas Crew | 33 | |
8 | McCombs School of Business | 17 | |
9 | Liberal Arts Council | 16 | |
10 | Dean's Scholars Student Association | 14 | |
11 | Jackson School of Geosciences | 13 | |
12 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 12 | |
13 | College of Liberal Arts | 10 | |
14 | Texas Athletics | 9 | |
15 | Texas Ballroom | 9 |
Rank | Prize | Final Countdown Challenge | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Texas Women's Rugby | 276 |
2 | $750 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 103 |
3 | $750 | UT Sailing Team | 103 |
4 | Morgantina Excavations | 92 | |
5 | Texas 4000 For Cancer | 59 | |
6 | Texas Orange Jackets | 52 | |
7 | McCombs School of Business | 33 | |
8 | The University of Texas at Austin | 30 | |
9 | Liberal Arts Council | 24 | |
10 | UT Student Emergency Fund | 20 | |
11 | College of Liberal Arts | 19 | |
12 | National Society of Black Engineers | 19 | |
13 | College of Natural Sciences | 16 | |
14 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 16 | |
15 | School of Law | 15 |
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