2024 Gala:
Play Today, Shape Tomorrow

Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM) hosted its 2024 Gala: Play Today, Shape Tomorrow on Saturday, November 16 at The Geraghty. Over 530 guests from Chicago’s civic, corporate, and philanthropic communities gathered for an evening of celebration which included a live auction, mission paddle raise, dining, dancing, and more - all to support the museum's essential programming and access initiatives, including Museums for All, Play for All, Free Family Days, and our 13 permanent exhibits and regularly rotating exhibits.

Special guests included speakers benefiting from CCM’s many programs, both within the museum on Navy Pier and throughout Chicagoland communities, who shared inspirational stories. Presenting sponsor Clayco lead the museum's donor community in raising $1.25 million to advance CCM's transformative work, fostering play, discovery, and opportunity for children and families throughout the region and beyond.