Gala ticket sales have now closed. We hope you will join us for the event livestream; register here! If you have any questions about tickets, please contact Ian Patrick, ipatrick@tenement.org

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.

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! 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

Windows Onto the American Story