The Tenement Museum’s Gala on Wednesday, May 6th will be a festive, one-of-a-kind evening that celebrates the importance of family history and storytelling as Windows Onto the American Story. This year's Gala will honor three of the Museum's closest friends and partners:

Morris J. Vogel, Tenement Museum President Emeritus (Founders Award)
Clint Smith, Author, Scholar & Poet (Gina Manuel Award)
Nicki Newman Tanner, Oral Historian & Philanthropist (Holding Up the Torch Award)

The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:00 PM featuring a Lower East Side food marketplace. The hourlong seated program will start promptly at 7:30 PM, followed by a dessert reception. Dress: Cocktail Attire

Certain ticket levels and sponsorship packages include journal ads, Russ & Daughters gift baskets, and more. You can purchase an ad in the Gala journal directly here.

Note: All sponsors are listed as part of the Gala Host Committee in the print invitation (deadline 3/4), journal (deadline 4/15), and webpage (ongoing). The deadline for ticket and sponsorship purchases is April 29.

If you would like pay for a ticket or sponsorship by check, donor-advised fund (DAF) or another method, please complete and return this form to Ian Patrick, ipatrick@tenement.org

All are invited to be a part of our biggest fundraising event of the year that provides vital support for our mission! You can also register for the livestreamed virtual event here. Thank you for supporting the 2026 Gala!

Note: By covering the cost of credit card fees, you increase the impact of your gift as 100% of your contribution goes to the Tenement Museum. Adding a tip is separate and completely optional; these proceeds support the donation processor, Givebutter.

Gala 2026

By The Tenement Museum

Gala 2026

Windows Onto the American Story