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Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, when the American Museum of Natural History will host its annual Family Party.

One of the Museum’s most beloved traditions, the Family Party is a thrilling evening that you won’t want to miss this year.

Featuring entertaining, hands-on educational activities for children of all ages, the Family Party is a unique opportunity for the whole family to explore the wonders of the Museum after hours. You will meet Museum curators, scientists, and educators and find out more about some of the most exciting artifacts and specimens in our collections. The evening also includes encounters with live animals!

The Family Party is designed for children from 2-12 years old and their families. Adults (18+) are not permitted unless attending with children.

For more information, email [email protected].

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

All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The tax-deductible portion of each package is listed above; those values will be reflected on all tax acknowledgments issued for Family Party packages.

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.