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The Big Birthday Bash

Big Birthday Bash: The un-stuffy, unexpected, unusually fun un-gala celebrating our 150th birthday.

Friday, September 27, 2024, 6-10 PM
San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park
Attire: Garden party attire. Natitude appreciated.

It’s going to be exactly the kind of party you’d expect from us—un-stuffy, unexpected, and unusually fun. We’ll be celebrating our region’s best and brightest with local chefs on every floor of the Museum, plus innovative cocktails, scientist meet-and-greets, live music, and a silent auction of cool stuff.

Count me in

Join us for the party of the century (and a half). 

Tickets to the Big Birthday Bash start at $395. All tickets include unlimited food and drinks, entertainment, and open seating throughout the Museum. Want a reserved area to sit and relax with friends? Supersize your support and consider becoming a Big Birthday Booster. Tickets can be purchased here, through our microsite on OneCause.

Foraged bites from...

Juniper & Ivy, Chef Owen Beatty
Rancho La Puerta, Chef Reyna Venegas
TRUST Restaurant Group, Chef Brad Wise
Valle, Chef Roberto Alcocer

Meet the chefs

Sweet tweets from...

Hatsuzakura
Sugar Kiln, Chef Lea Marie Dennis
Sweet Petite Confections, Chocolatier Michelle Lomelin

Meet the chefs

Activities

Immerse yourself in an evening of nature and science, with fun on every floor. Chat with other nature lovers and Nat scientists as you explore our immersive exhibits and get a few peeks behind the scenes. More details coming soon!

Silent auction

Want to go on a trip to the Galápagos, or how about having some fun at home with a private wine sampling for up to 12 people? When you buy a ticket to the Big Birthday Bash through our microsite on OneCause, your account will automatically register you for our silent auction! Support our mission to keep nature healthy for years to come and bid on nature-loving auction items. The silent auction will begin at 7 PM on Friday, September 13.

Preview auction

Help make this bash the party of the century!

Not able to attend, but want to support the Museum for our next 150 years?

Make a donation

Big thanks to Rachel Ignotosky for providing the beautiful artwork for our invitation.