2024 Field Museum Gala logo featuring four black and white photos on the left and four color photos on the right.

Field Museum Gala

About this event series

Celebrate and support the Field Museum at our annual Gala!

Celebrate the Field Museum’s enduring legacy and evolving future. Join us for an unforgettable night of dynamic science with Field experts, exploring the rich history and latest innovations happening at your Museum.

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Field Museum held its annual fundraising celebration, hosted by the Women's Board and Board of Trustees.

  • The evening included the presentation of the Marshall Field V Award for Distinguished Leadership to the Searl Family. This award is given in recognition of exceptional commitment and support of the Museum.
  • This year, the Field Museum also honored Abbott with the Corporate Philanthropy Award in recognition of the firm’s extraordinary leadership and dedication to the Field over many years. Chairman and CEO Robert Ford accepted the award on behalf of Abbott.

Sponsorships, tables, and tickets are available now

The Gala is the Field’s single most important fundraiser, raising more than $2 million in support for annual programs. Proceeds support the Field Museum’s groundbreaking research, conservation, and education programs in Chicago and around the world.

Sponsorship Levels

For questions about sponsorships contact Courtney Galassini at cgalassini@pjhchicago.com

LevelBenefits
$100,000 Sponsor (Premier Host Committee)
  • Premier Host Committee recognition on all event communications and printed program
  • Two tables of 10 in premier location for the in-person event
  • Verbal recognition during the program
  • Premier name or logo recognition on the event website 
  • Name or logo recognition on-site the evening of the event
  • Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report
  • Special Bonus: 20 tickets to the Young Professionals’ Gala Soiree
$50,000 Sponsor (Host Committee)
  • Host Committee recognition on all event communications and printed program
  • One table of 10 in premier location for the in-person event
  • Verbal recognition during the program
  • Prominent name or logo recognition on the event website 
  • Name or logo recognition on-site the evening of the event
  • Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report
  • Special Bonus: 20 tickets to the Young Professionals’ Gala Soiree
$25,000 Sponsor (Lead)
  • Recognition on event communications and printed program
  • One table of 10 for the in-person event
  • On-screen recognition during the program
  • Name or logo recognition on the event website 
  • Name or logo recognition on-site the evening of the event
  • Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report
$15,000 Sponsor (Benefactor)
  • Benefactor Sponsor recognition on event communications and printed program
  • One table of 10 for the in-person event
  • On-screen recognition during the program
  • Name or logo recognition on the event website 
  • Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report

Sponsors as of October 17, 2024