Celebrating a beloved experience. Investing in the next century of impact.

Join us as we reopen All Aboard! and advance our Second Century vision.

Sept. 12, 2026
7–10 p.m.

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All Aboard for the Future celebrates the reimagining of one of our most beloved early learning experiences while launching a bold vision for the museum's Second Century. Together, we will ensure that future generations of children and families continue to learn, connect, and imagine what's possible.


Learn More About the Gala

Join us for a memorable evening with exclusive access to the newly reimagined All Aboard! exhibit before it opens to the public. You’ll see first-hand how your support enables us to create innovative, immersive experiences, now and for future generations. Celebrate where the museum has been and learn how we’ll continue to inspire and empower children and families just like yours.

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Sponsorship Levels

Become an All Aboard for the Future sponsor and demonstrate your commitment to the future of our museum, our city, and our children.

Presenting Sponsor

SOLD: Old National Bank

Cocktail Reception

SOLD: Capital Group

Dinner Sponsor

One available
$25,000

Benefits: 
  • First-class table (seats six)
  • Table recognition
  • Access to VIP experience
  • Half-page ad in event program
  • "Thank You" recognition in our member print publication, Extra!
  • Event program recognition
  • Logo included on any printed invites and e-invites
  • Night-of physical and digital recognition
  • Recognition on event landing page
  • Recognition on post-event "Thank You" social post

Red Carpet Sponsor and Photo Booth

SOLD: OneAmerica Financial Foundation

Valet

One available
$10,000

Benefits

  • Parlor car table (seats six)
  • Table recognition
  • Quarter-page ad in event program
  • "Thank You" recognition in our member print publication, Extra!
  • Event program recognition
  • Night-of physical and digital recognition
  • Recognition on event landing page

Dinner Entertainment

One available
$5,000

Benefits:

  • Two tickets, seating at a Parlor Car table
  • "Thank You" recognition in our member print publication, Extra!
  • Event program recognition
  • Night-of digital recognition
  • Recognition on event landing page

Décor

One available
$5,000

Benefits:

  • Two tickets, seating at a Parlor Car table
  • "Thank You" recognition in our member print publication, Extra!
  • Event program recognition
  • Night-of digital recognition
  • Recognition on event landing page

Depot Sponsor

10 available
$2500

Benefits:

  • Event program recognition
  • Night-of digital recognition
  • Recognition on event landing page
  • "Thank You" recognition in our member print publication, Extra!

In-Kind

Multiple available
Value of goods or services

Benefits:

  • Individually tailored benefits
  • "Thank You" recognition in our member print publication, Extra!
  • Event program recognition
  • Night-of recognition
  • Recognition on event landing page

 

Tables

First Class Table

33  available
$4,000

Benefits:

  • First-Class table (seats six)
  • Table recognition
  • Access to VIP experience
  • "Thank You" recognition in our member print publication, Extra!
  • Event program recognition
  • Night-of digital recognition
  • Recognition on event landing page

Purchase a Table

Parlor Car Table

14 available
$2,000

Benefits:

  • Parlor Car table (seats six)
  • Table recognition
  • "Thank You" recognition in our member print publication, Extra!
  • Event program recognition
  • Night-of digital recognition
  • Recognition on event landing page

Purchase a Table

Ready to join us?

Contact Us

Chris Weimer

cweimer@childrensmuseum.org
today at the museum
Open today 10 am–5 pm