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Dueling Dinosaurs Gala

  • Friday, April 19, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 10:00pm

An Epic Celebration. A shadow of a tyrannosaur and a Triceratops appear on top of a line illustration of a landscape with peaks and valleys.

Be the first to see the Dueling Dinosaurs in their new home, our state-of-the-art SECU DinoLab. Embark on a journey of discovery 67 million years in the making!

Enjoy a roaring good time with dinosaur-themed cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres from our carnivore and herbivore stations, live music and dancing, captivating performances, engaging behind-the-scenes tours and interactive activities.

Creative Cocktail Attire | Black Tie Optional
Complimentary Valet Parking

BUY TICKETS

Members: $200 | Public: $250
You must be 21 years or older to attend. ID is required for entry.

Ticketing and Opening Celebration Sponsorships benefit the Museum’s education and outreach work. If you can’t attend but would like to show your support with a gift to Museum Education & Outreach, donate now.


Opening Celebrations


Dueling Dinosaurs Opening Celebrations Sponsors

Duke Energy logo

Diamonds Direct logo
Radeas logo
SECU logo
Wells Fargo logo

Bernadette Healy Goodnight & James Goodnight


Bulldog Express. Pack, Ship, and Print
Catering Works
Conviction Bourbon
HH Architecture
LabCorp
Measurement Inc.
Ponysaurus
Raleigh Radiology
Salty Turtle
Sea & Shoreline logo
Tito's Vodka
Wake Stone Corporation. Established 1970

Ann & James Goodnight

Beth & Julian Williamson



 


Opening Celebrations Sponsorship

Enjoy complimentary tickets with exclusive invitation to our pre-party Happy Hour and Sponsors-Only VIP Lounge, featuring elevated desserts, a full bar and special access to world-renowned paleontologist, Dr. Lindsay Zanno, and more. For more information, review our sponsorship levels or contact Joseph Luhning at 919.707.9817, Joseph.Luhning@naturalsciences.org.

Dueling Dinosaurs Opening Celebrations Committee

Details

Details

Date:
April 19
Times:
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Fee:
$200 Members, $250 Public

Organizer

MayAnn Doan
919.707.9828

Venue

Nature Research Center
121 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
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Phone:
919.707.9800