It’s the 50th Anniversary of the Montshire Museum of Science!

Thank you for your extraordinary support!

The Glitter & Gold Gala was a tremendous success and we are so appreciative of our community of members, donors, volunteers, visitors, staff and all who support science.

On Friday, May 1, 2026, the Glitter & Gold Gala was milestone benefit event featuring highlights from the Montshire’s first 50 years as well as our exciting plans for the future.

View the 2026 Gala Photo Album!

All Proceeds support special 50th Anniversary Initiatives! Choose to advance STEM career pathways, exhibits and experiences in the Healing Forest or a 50th Anniversary Fund for areas of greatest need.

Gala attendees

Registration

Reservations for this celebratory event include: delicious hors d’oeuvres from Christophe Catering, divine desserts from King Arthur Baking Company, two complimentary drink tickets, and a champagne toast to Montshire’s 50th Anniversary! Bar service provided by Maple Street Catering. Afterparty with dancing and music reflecting the best of the last five decades.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Raffle – THE RAFFLE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.

Thank you!

A very special raffle with three chances to win! Selected first, from Von Bargen’s Jewelry, 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). Next, two chances to win bonus items! A two-night stay at Highland Lodge, a historic Northeast Kingdom B&B in Greensboro, VT overlooking Caspian Lake and a 50-piece handcrafted heirloom-quality puzzle from VT-based Stave Puzzles, “the Rolls Royce of Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles”.

Logos for Von Bargen's jewelry, Stave puzzles and Highland Lodge, and a photo of gold and emerald earrings

Two young students mark a tree during a study of the Montshire's forest

Donate

In lieu of our traditional auction and paddle raise, this year we ask you to make your gift upfront so we can celebrate YOUR impact together at the Glitter & Gold Gala! Invest in science and community with a tax-deductible donation to support a special 50th Anniversary initiative.

  • 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.

Glitter & Gold sparkly header

Thank you to all of our community members, visitors, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and staff for contributing time, talent, and treasure to this beloved, vibrant science museum.

A collage of photos past attendees and the number "50" and "You're Invited!"

2026 Photo Album Here!