2026 Gala

SAVE THE DATE! The annual Children's Museum Gala is coming soon! Don't miss this spectacular fundraising event.

Event Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Event Date
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Event Time
6:30 pm
12:00 am
6:30 pm
12:00 am
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
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About the Event

This gala benefitting Children's Museum Houston is one of the city's most anticipated events of the year. Celebrate for a good cause with us this October!

All proceeds raised from the Gala will be used to provide enriching exhibits and programming to more than 1.3 million visitors and outreach participants each year. The Museum’s educational outreach is provided free of charge to low-income families in neighborhoods throughout the Greater Houston area and our free admission programs provide access to the Museum for all families. As we move forward in these uncertain times, parents and children will continue to need our high-quality learning opportunities and resources more than ever, and Children's Museum Houston is committed to serving these families.

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Event Chairs: Jessica and Michael Bertuccio and Bahareh and James Flavin

ROYAL CROWN PRESENTING SPONSOR - $150,000 (Only 1 available)

·        Presenting sponsorship recognition on all gala materials including the invitation, program, website, the Museum’s Good News newsletter, and Museum’s FY ‘27 Annual Report, and all promotional printed and digital materials including socia media

·        Two tables for 12 in a stellar location with Extra Credit Champagne Delivery

·        Prominent recognition at the event including digital and verbal acknowledgement

·        Exclusive listing as a sponsor on an event banner displayed in the Museum for one year

·        Two Museum memberships and 50 Museum admission passes

ENCHANTED COURT- $100,000

·        Table for 12 in an exclusive, prominent location

·        Extra Credit Champagne Delivery

·        Recognition in the gala invitation, program, the Museum's Good News newsletter and the Museum's FY ‘27 Annual Report

·        Exclusive listing as a sponsor on an event banner displayed in the Museum for one year

·        Two Museum memberships and 32 Museum admission passes

GRAND BALLROOM SOCIETY- $50,000

·        Table for 10 in an exclusive, prominent location

·        Extra Credit Champagne Delivery

·        Recognition in the gala invitation, program, the Museum's Good News newsletter and the Museum's FY ‘27 Annual Report

·        Exclusive listing as a sponsor on an event banner displayed in the Museum for one year

·        Two Museum memberships and 32 Museum admission passes

STORYBOOK LEGEND- $30,000

·        Table for 10 in an exclusive, prominent location

·        Extra Credit Champagne Delivery

·        Recognition in the gala invitation, program, the Museum's Good News newsletter and the Museum's FY ‘27 Annual Report

·        Exclusive listing as a sponsor on an event banner displayed in the Museum for one year

·        Two Museum memberships and 32 Museum admission passes

HAPPILY EVER AFTER- $25,000

·        Table for 10 in a premium location

·        Extra Credit Champagne Delivery  

·        Recognition in the gala invitation, program, the Museum's Good News newsletter and the Museum's FY ‘27 Annual Report

MAGIC MAKER- $15,000

·        Table for 10 in a premium location

·        Recognition in the gala invitation, program, the Museum's Good News newsletter and the Museum's FY ‘27 Annual Report

FAIRYTALE CAST- $10,000

·        Table for 10

·        Recognition in the gala invitation, program, the Museum's Good News newsletter and the Museum's FY ‘27 Annual Report

WISH UPON A STAR- $7,500

·        Table for 10 (Possible Mezzanine upstairs placement)

·        Recognition in the gala invitation, program, and the Museum's FY ‘27 Annual Report

A TOAST TO THE KINGDOM CHAMPAGNE EXPERIENCE ADD-ON - $1,000 (20 available)

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

ROYAL ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR - $25,000

·        Name and/or logo recognition in invitation and program

TREASURE TROVE AUCTION SPONSOR- $15,000

·        Name and/or logo recognition in invitation, program, auction website

 

GRAND ARRIVAL VALET SPONSOR- $10,000

·        Name and/or logo recognition in invitation, program, valet stand signage, opportunity to provide branded giveaway

 

ENCHANTED ELIXIRS BAR SPONSOR- $10,000

·        Name and/or logo recognition in invitation and program, bar signage

 

ROYAL INVITATION SPONSOR- $7,500

·        Name and/or logo recognition in invitation and program

 

STORYBOOK PROGRAM SPONSOR- $5,000

·        Name and/or logo recognition in invitation and program, full page ad

For more information or to reserve your table, contact:

Fundraising Events Manager

Dora Lipper

dlipper@cmhouston.org

713-535-7283

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Event Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Event Date
Sat
Oct
17
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Sat
Oct
17
2026
Event Time
6:30 pm
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12:00 am
6:30 pm
12:00 am
Ages
Admission
Location
Disability Accessibility
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