The Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s annual fundraising gala, Night at the Museum, promises an unforgettable evening of wonder and discovery. Experience captivating moments, enjoy exceptional cuisine, and sip signature cocktails during this elegant celebration of science and nature.
All proceeds from the event directly benefit our financial aid programs. We provide generous financial assistance that impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals annually through field trips, outreach programs, and discounted admission and memberships, making the Museum welcoming and inclusive for all members of the community.
Underwriting Levels
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Creator
- 20 VIP tickets to Night at the Museum and After Party
- 12 invitations to Patron Party (Wednesday, September 24)
- On-site private lounge to entertain your guests
- Opportunity for reserved seating during the event*
- Reservations for a 10-minute tasting at an exclusive Wolfgang Puck Catering pop-up experience
- Opportunity to reserve the TECH Truck for a community event*
- Invitation to a future exclusive behind-the-scenes exhibition experience
- Recognition as presenting sponsor on gala webpage, digital signage, printed invitation, social media, and media announcements
$100,000
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Designer
- 16 VIP tickets to Night at the Museum and After Party
- 10 invitations to Patron Party (Wednesday, September 24)
- Opportunity for reserved seating during the event*
- Reservations for a 10-minute tasting at an exclusive Wolfgang Puck Catering pop-up experience
- Opportunity to reserve the TECH Truck for a community event*
- Invitation to a future exclusive behind-the-scenes exhibition experience
- Recognition on gala webpage, digital signage, printed invitation,
and social media
$50,000
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Explorer
- 12 VIP tickets to Night at the Museum and After Party
- Eight invitations to Patron Party (Wednesday, September 24)
- Opportunity for reserved seating during the event*
- Recognition on gala webpage, digital signage, printed invitation, and social media
$25,000
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Innovator
- 10 tickets to Night at the Museum and After Party
- Six invitations to Patron Party (Wednesday, September 24)
- Recognition on gala webpage, digital signage, printed invitation,
and social media
$15,000
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Programmer
- Eight tickets to Night at the Museum and After Party
- Recognition on gala webpage, digital signage, and social media
$10,000
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Thinker
- Six tickets to Night at the Museum and After Party
- Recognition on gala webpage and digital signage
$5,000
Sponsorship Experiences
Entertainment — SOLD OUT
Patron Party (September 24, 2025) — SOLD OUT
Takeaway — $50,000
Valet — SOLD OUT
VIP Reception — SOLD OUT
The above naming opportunities include:
- 16 VIP tickets to Night at the Museum and After Party
- 10 invitations to Patron Party (Wednesday, September 24)
- Opportunity for reserved seating during the event*
- Reservations for a 10-minute tasting at an exclusive Wolfgang Puck Catering pop-up experience
- Opportunity to reserve the TECH Truck for a community event*
- Invitation to a future exclusive behind-the-scenes exhibition experience
- Recognition on gala webpage, digital signage, printed invitation, and social media
Science on the Spot
- Bio Lab — $25,000
- ChallENGe Lab — $25,000
- Paleo Lab — $25,000
Photo Booths
360— SOLD OUT- Roaming — $25,000
- Vignette — $25,000
The above naming opportunities include:
- 12 VIP tickets to Night at the Museum and After Party
- Eight invitations to Patron Party (Wednesday, September 24)
- Opportunity for reserved seating during the event*
- Recognition on gala webpage, digital signage, printed invitation, and social media
*Subject to availability; reservation required in advance
Sign Up for an Underwriting Package
Thank you for your support of the Museum with your underwriting gift!
- Creator | $100,000
- Designer | $50,000
- Explorer | $25,000
- Innovator | $15,000
- Programmer | $10,000
- Thinker | $5,000
A Look Back at Night at the Museum 2024
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
Creator ($100,000)
American Airlines
Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Margot Perot
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Designer ($50,000)
Balfour Beatty
Nancy and Randy Best
Mary Spadine and Scott Greene
The Hoglund Foundation
The Eugene McDermott Foundation
Sewell Automotive Companies
Texas Instruments, Inc.
Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Explorer ($25,000)
Anonymous
Aligned Data Centers
Atmos Energy Corporation
Kay and Elliot Cattarulla
Children’s Health
Cholla Petroleum, Inc.
Gene and Jerry Jones Family
Nancy Perot, Rod Jones, and Family
Suzanne and Patrick McGee
NexPoint Philanthropies
Sycamore Tree Capital Partners
PaperCity Magazine
Katherine and Bob Penn
Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr.
Katherine and Michael Phillips
Aimee Williams-Ramey and Royce Ramey
Carolyn and Karl Rathjen
The Rees-Jones Foundation
Katherine Perot Reeves and Eric Reeves
Deedie Rose
Suntory Global Spirits
Sycamore Tree Capital Partners
Versant Capital Management
Melinda and Stephen Winn
Innovator ($15,000)
Arcosa
Ascent Capital Partners
Community Beer Co.
Emily and David Corrigan
Laura Melo and Carlos Cruz
The Fabre Family
Mary and David Henderson
Hunt Realty Investments
Huntington Bank
Jackson Durham
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Catalina Gonzalez and Santiago Jorba
Mason King / Luther King Capital Management
Susan and Bill Montgomery and The M.O.B. Family Foundation
PepsiCo Foundation
Marlene and John Sughrue
Sharon and Kip Tindell
Jean and Tom Walter
WFAA-TV
Wick Phillips
Programmer ($10,000)
Bain & Company
The Balyta Family
Lucy and Henry Billingsley
Dallas Stars Hockey Club
Marguerite Hoffman
Claudia Jaramillo and Omar Farro
Kim Jordan
The Lamplighter School
Carolyn and David Miller
Pegasus Bank
Gail Plummer and John Cattaneo
REDLEE/SCS, Inc.
The Rosewood Corporation
Talen Energy
Vedder Price
The Alinda Hill Wikert Foundation
Abigail Barton and J.D. Young
Thinker ($5,000)
Marcia and Robert Ackerman
Bank of Texas
Yasmin and Vik Bhatia
Linda and Steven Blasnik
Mickie and Jeffrey Bragalone
Francis Harrison and Manuel Britto
CBRE
The Chellgren and Daly Family
Mollie Crow
Patricia Dedman Family Foundation
Wing Delatorre
Eiseman Jewels, NorthPark Center
Frost Bank
HERITAGE AUCTIONS
Arthur and Alex Hernandez
Hillwood Urban
Helen H. Hobbs
The Hockaday School
Jackson Walker LLP
Maria Cristina and Jaime Jaramillo
Gloria and Gary Joe
Kerrigan Mahoney Group — RBC Wealth Management
The Kincaid Family
Knox Built Construction
KPMG, LLP
Lisa and Peter Kraus
Larkspur Capital Partners LLC
Sharon and Tom Meurer
Lark and J.C. Montgomery, Jr.
Cecilia and John Morgan & Katie Morgan and Aaron Michelsohn
Tori and Ross Mulford
Origin Bank
Radiology Associates of North Texas
Regions Bank
Alice Rodriguez and Tom Kendall
St. Mark’s School of Texas
Meghna and Rajat Sharma
Linda Silver
Camille and Earl Simpkins
Nicole and Justin Small
Katherine and Drew Stenesen
Stream Data Centers
Third Coast Bank
Fallon and Robie Vaughn
VLK Architects, Inc.
Libby and Jeff Walter
Warwick Melrose – Dallas
Abigail and Todd Williams
Susan Yarad
PARTNER WITH US
Thank you for supporting the Perot Museum’s mission! Together, we can be the spark that ignites a lifelong love of science and inspires a talented and diverse STEM workforce. For more information about sponsorships and other ways to support Night at the Museum, please contact:
Elizabeth Card
Make a Donation
Your 100% tax-deductible gift supports the Museum’s pursuit of excellence in exhibitions, education, and research. Your donation will help inspire the next generation of innovators, researchers, and STEM leaders.
