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The Montshire Museum of Science is an interactive science center in Norwich, Vermont, with more than 150 hands-on exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. Outdoors, visitors can explore nature trails and exhibits on wind, water, and sound in David Goudy Science Park. Visiting exhibitions, educational programs, and special events are offered throughout the year.

Apr
09
2026

Celebrating the Montshire Museum’s Golden 50th Anniversary at the Glitter & Gold Gala

Norwich, VT – The Montshire Museum of Science invites guests (21+) to celebrate the Museum’s Golden 50th Anniversary at the Glitter & Gold Gala, on Friday, May 1, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. This all-inclusive evening celebration is a milestone benefit event featuring highlights from the Montshire’s past, present, and exciting plans for the future.

Event highlights include:

  • Delicious hors d’oeuvres from Christophe Catering, divine desserts from King Arthur Baking, two complimentary drink tickets, and a champagne toast to Montshire’s 50th Anniversary! Bar service provided by Maple Street Catering.
  • A very special raffle with three chances to win! The grand prize, from Von Bargen’s Jewelry, is a pair of 18 karat yellow gold emerald earrings designed and created by Amali, featuring 4.19 carats of faceted emeralds set in gold bezels with a curb chain border ($4,800 value).
  • Recognition of Dartmouth College and Hypertherm Associates’ HOPE Foundation for their longstanding partnerships to help advance science education in the region.
  • Afterparty with dancing and music reflecting the best of the last five decades.

In lieu of a traditional auction and paddle raise, this year the Montshire is asking people to make a gift upfront so that the COMMUNITY’S impact can be celebrated at the Glitter & Gold Gala! The Montshire thanks all of those invested in science and community for supporting the Museum’s special 50th Anniversary initiatives:

  • 50th Anniversary Fund: Unrestricted investment/greatest need of the Montshire
  • Montshire Healing Forest Initiative: Gifts will support the creation of new mindfulness exhibits and experiences in nature, implementation of our forest management plan, and expansion of a fully accessible trail along the Connecticut River.
    *All gifts to the Healing Forest will be matched dollar for dollar by a gift from The Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation.
  • STEM Career Pathways Initiative: Gifts will support new opportunities to illuminate STEM career connections in exhibits and programming, especially for middle and high school students and educators.

Tickets: $150/person

Raffle tickets: $50/entry