Become a Supporter

For over 60 years, the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts has been a part of Chattanooga’s art scene. Our vision is to continue working to create a greater educational impact for both children and adults. Your gift provides essential dollars Eduction and Outreach as well as daily operations of the museum.  Gifts of all amounts sustain our unique collection, fund our education program, broaden community outreach, and enable the Houston to play a larger role in Chattanooga’s arts community.         

The Houston Annual Appeal is the foundation for our fundraising efforts.

You will now be able to give at three levels:

Friends ($50 to $349)

Free admission to the museum . 10% discount in the Gift Shop . Invitation to all special events . 1 ticket to the Antiques Show

Builders ($350-$999)

Free admission to the museum . 10% discount in the Gift Shop . Invitation to all special events . 2 tickets to the Antiques Show

Visionary ($1000 & up)

Free admission to the museum . 10% discount in the Gift Shop . Invitation to all special events . 4 tickets to the Antiques Show . Private Monday tours for up to 6 people by appointment

Thank you for your support!

Make an Online Donation

To make a secure online donation using a credit card or Paypal, simply click the ‘Donate’ button below.


Donate by Check

Please make checks out to the ‘Houston Museum of Decorative Arts’

Mailing Address:​​

The Houston Museum​
201 High Street​
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Tel: 423.267.7176

Gifts of Stock

The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts accepts donations of publicly traded stocks that are listed on the NYSE and/or NASDAQ. Stock donations can be tax deductible; however, the tax benefits of donating stock are only available for those stocks which have been held for more than a year and have appreciated in value.

To donate stock, please contact the museum at 423-267-7176 or email houstonmuseumchattanooga@gmail.com

Legacy Fund

The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts invites you to support the museum by donating to the Houston Museum Legacy Fund, which is managed under the control of the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga.

Your donation will have a profound impact on sustaining Anna's dream well into the future.

The Houston Legacy Fund offers supporters of the museum an opportunity to make a gift to our growing endowment to assure financial stability for the museum now and in the future.

Please make your check payable to The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts. On the memo line, designate your donation for the Houston Museum Legacy Fund. Thank you!