The Museum Gala

On this special evening, we welcome guests to enjoy the Museum’s legendary halls in all their splendor. Proceeds from the evening help support the Museum’s educational and scientific programming.

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

Arcade Fire

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

Or support by donating to:

Gala Auction

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Table Prices

Leadership Table of 12: $100,000
Includes 20 passes to view the 2024 Thanksgiving Day Parade from the Museum's front steps

Benefactor Table of 10: $75,000
Includes 10 passes to view the 2024 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 * (Available for active Members of the Museum's Junior Council program)

* balcony seating

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 of 10 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 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.