Family Party

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

5-7:30 pm

Whimsical illustrations of a blue whale, barosaurus, squid, planets, shells, stars, insects and honeycomb against a blue background.
© AMNH
Join us for the best family event in New York City!

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 21, when the American Museum of Natural History will host its annual Family Party. It's one of the Museum’s most beloved traditions, and you won't want to miss it this year.

The Family Party is a spectacular evening that features entertaining and hands-on educational activities for children of all ages. It’s a unique opportunity for the whole family to get together and explore the wonders of the Museum after hours. You will meet scientists and educators and learn more about some of the most exciting artifacts and specimens in our collections. Live animals will also make appearances!

Calling all Grandparents! Purchase a package at the Butterfly level or higher and join the Grandparents Committee! After purchasing your package, email [email protected] to be added to the Grandparents Committee, and receive updates on special family programming at the Museum all year long.

For more information, please contact Ariel Schiff at 212-496-3495 or email [email protected].

Galaxy  $25,000 ($20,535 is tax deductible)

  • 30 tickets to the Family Party
  • Recognition as a Galaxy Sponsor on the Family Party invitation
  • A complimentary Family Scientist Membership ($5,000 value) for you to stay involved all year long
  • A one-year Museum Family Membership package for your child’s favorite teacher
  • Invitation to a special Family Party reception in early 2026
  • Listing for your children on the Stegosaurus Committee on the Family Party invitation
  • Speedy check-in with Fast Pass (mailed in advance)

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Blue Whale  $10,000 ($8,136 is tax deductible)

  • 20 tickets to the Family Party
  • Recognition as a Blue Whale Sponsor on the Family Party invitation
  • Invitation to an educational adventure at the Museum for your family
  • Invitation to a special Family Party reception in early 2026
  • Listing for your children on the Stegosaurus Committee on the Family Party invitation
  • Speedy check-in with Fast Pass (mailed in advance)

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T. rex  $6,000  ($4,872 is tax deductible)

  • 12 tickets to the Family Party
  • Recognition as a T. rex Sponsor on the Family Party invitation
  • Invitation to a special Family Party reception in early 2026
  • Listing for your children on the Stegosaurus Committee on the Family Party invitation
  • Speedy check-in with Fast Pass (mailed in advance)

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Elephant  $3,000  ($2,216 is tax deductible)

  • 8 tickets to the Family Party
  • Recognition as an Elephant Sponsor on the Family Party invitation
  • Invitation to a special Family Party reception in early 2026
  • Listing for your children on the Stegosaurus Committee on the Family Party invitation
  • Speedy check-in with Fast Pass (mailed in advance)

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Butterfly  $1,500 ($888 is tax deductible)

  • 6 tickets to the Family Party
  • Recognition as a Butterfly Sponsor on the Family Party invitation
  • Invitation to a special Family Party reception in early 2026
  • Listing for your children on the Stegosaurus Committee on the Family Party invitation

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Family  $750 ($406 tax deductible)

  • 4 tickets to the Family Party
  • Recognition as a Family Sponsor on the Family Party invitation
  • Listing for your children on the Stegosaurus Committee on the Family Party invitation

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If you are unable to attend The Family Party, please consider making a tax-deductible donation in support of the event. 

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All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The deductible portion of each package is listed above.

If you wish to purchase tickets or packages 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.

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

The Museum is grateful to our neighbor Nordstrom for their generous support of the 2025 Family Party.
Logo comprised of text that spells out Nordstrom.