The Winged Gala

NHMU's 2026 Winged Gala is on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and is for invited guests, ages 21 and up, only.

NHMU Gala Chair, Miranda Dee, along with the 2026 Gala Planning Committee, invite you to join us on Thursday, June 11, 2026, for the Natural History Museum of Utah's summer fundraiser, The Winged Gala, benefiting NHMU.

Don your buzz-worthy party attire — from beetle-chic to butterfly bold — and get ready for a flight of fancy all in support of NHMU!

Join us for an unforgettable evening in our city’s most spectacular setting. Gala guests enjoy an outdoor reception on the Land Terrace, silent auction online and in Land, seated dinner and live auction in the Canyon, and dancing under the stars on the Sky Terrace.

The evening begins at 6 pm with the reception and silent auction followed by dinner and the live auction at 7:30 pm. 

All proceeds benefit the Natural History Museum of Utah and its exhibitions, scientific research, and one-of-a-kind programs that strive to illuminate the natural world and place of humans within it.

Tickets and table sponsorships are now available. Click here to purchase now. For questions, please contact Kiley Morgan at kmorgan@nhmu.utah.edu or (801) 585-3908. 

For information about auction item donations, please contact Jessie Smith at jsmith@nhmu.utah.edu or (801) 585-7119. 

Support NHMU's 2026 Gala 

The 2026 Summer Gala will be held on Thursday, June 11, at the Museum's home, The Rio Tinto Center. 

Individual Ticket - $400

• Outdoor reception and seated dinner for one
• Valet parking privileges

Sponsorship for Two - $1,200

• Outdoor reception and seated dinner for two
• Valet parking privileges
• Recognition in the event program and onsite signage

Community Sponsor - $4,000

• One table of eight guests
• Valet parking privileges
• Recognition in the event program and onsite signage
• Post-Gala invitation to exclusive Exhibit Openings, Holiday Party and other select events

Brass Sponsor - $6,000

• All benefits of Community Sponsor
• Recognition by Master of Ceremonies at the Gala
• Recognition in pre-promotional materials

Bronze Sponsor - $12,000

• All benefits of Brass Sponsor
• Two tables of eight guests each with VIP seating

Copper Sponsor - $30,000

• All benefits of Bronze Sponsor
• Three tables of eight guests each with VIP seating

Gold Sponsor - $50,000

• Please contact Kiley Morgan at (801) 585-3908 for further information

For additional information about tickets, event sponsorships, including matching gift opportunities, please contact Kiley Morgan at kmorgan@nhmu.utah.edu or (801) 585-3908. Seating is limited. Invited guests, 21 and older only, please.