Family Party

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

illustrations of a blue whale, barosaurus, squid, planets, shells, stars, insects and honeycomb against a yellow background. © AMNH
It's all connected at the Family Party!

New this Year: Activities in the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.

Join us for the best family event in New York City! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 17, 5 – 7:30 pm, 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 thrilling evening that features entertaining and hands-on educational activities for children of all ages, as well as adults. It’s a unique opportunity for the whole family to get together and explore the wonders of the Museum after hours. You will meet curators, scientists, and educators and find out more about some of the most exciting artifacts and specimens in our collections. Live animals will also make appearances!

Grandparents Committee

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. You'll receive updates on special family programing at the Museum, all year long.

Packages and Tickets

Packages and individual tickets may be purchased online or by calling 212-496-3457.

For more information, please contact Diane Morales at 212-496-3457 or email [email protected].

Galaxy Package: $25,000

  • 35 tickets to the Family Party
  • A Family Scientist membership for you to stay involved all year long
  • Host a visit for your child’s class in a hall or exhibition of your choice
  • Host an exclusive tour for yourself and ten adults at a later date
  • Ensure speedy check-in with Fast Pass (mailed in advance)
  • $22,200 of the Galaxy Package is tax deductible

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Blue Whale Package: $10,000

  • 25 tickets to the Family Party
  • Invitation to an educational Adventure at the Museum for your family
  • Host an exclusive tour for yourself and ten adults at a later date
  • Ensure speedy check-in with Fast Pass (mailed in advance)
  • $8,000 of the Blue Whale Package is tax deductible

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T. Rex Package: $5,000

  • 12 tickets to the Family Party
  • Ensure speedy check-in with Fast Pass (mailed in advance)
  • $4,040 of the T. Rex Package is tax deductible

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Elephant Package: $2,500

  • 8 tickets to the Family Party
  • Ensure speedy check-in with Fast Pass (mailed in advance)
  • $1,860 of the Elephant Package is tax deductible

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Butterfly Package: $1,500

  • 6 tickets to the Family Party
  • $1,020 of the Butterfly Package is tax deductible

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Family Package: $600

  • 4 tickets to the Family Party
  • $280 of the Family Package is tax deductible

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Individual Tickets

Adult Ticket: $175 Each ($95 is tax deductible)

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Child Ticket: $85 Each (no portion of this amount is tax deductible)

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Contribute

I cannot attend but would like to make a contribution to the Annual Family Party. 

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Important information

  • Please note that with the exception of Fast Passes, tickets will not be mailed in advance. Guest names will be held at the door.
  • All sales are final.
  • All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, with the non-deductible amounts indicated above. Those values will be reflected on all tax acknowledgments issued for Family Party tickets.
    If you wish to purchase 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.
  • The Family Party will be held in accordance with the Museum’s health and safety guidelines in effect at the time of the event. For the most up-to-date information, please call 212-496-3457 or email [email protected].