The Museum Gala

On this special evening, we welcome guests to enjoy the Museum’s legendary halls in all their splendor.

7 pm  Cocktails
7:45 pm  Dinner, Auction, and Special Musical Performance by 
Noah Kahan

Open the Museum’s Doors to New York City School and Camp Groups

Support the Museum auction.

Table Prices

Leadership Table of 12: $100,000
Includes 20 passes to view the 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade from the Museum's front steps

Benefactor Table of 10: $75,000
Includes 10 passes to view the 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade from the Museum's front steps

Patron Table of 10: $50,000 
Sponsor Table of 10: $20,000 *

Individual Ticket Prices

Leadership: $10,000
Benefactor: $7,500
Patron: $5,000
Sponsor: $2,000 *
Junior Council: $1,000 * (Limited quantity available for active Members of the Museum's Junior Council program)

* balcony seating

If you are unable to attend the Museum Gala, you can support the event by making a tax-deductible donation online, or by calling 212-496-3495 to donate.

All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The non-deductible portion of each Leadership table of 12 is $4,592, of each Benefactor table of 10 is $3,160, of each Patron and Sponsor table is $2,160, and of each individual ticket is $216; those values will be reflected on all tax acknowledgments issued for Museum Gala tables and tickets.

If you wish to purchase tables or tickets through a gift vehicle that does not allow for the receipt of non-deductible benefits, please contact your tax adviser or your donor-advised fund’s (DAF) supporting organization for more information, including the possibility of waiving return benefits or using an alternate funding source.

All sales are final. Tickets will not be mailed in advance.

Proceeds from The Museum Gala support all spheres of the Museum’s mission-driven work in science, education, and exhibition.