Welcome to the Golden Gala 2026

The 2026 Swedish American Museum Gala Committee,
along with the Museum´s Board of Directors,
is happy to welcome you to Golden Gala 2026.

Please join us on

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 starting at 6 p.m.
at Driehaus Museum 

for an unforgettable evening!

 

This special evening will celebrate the Museum’s remarkable history, honor the individuals and organizations that have helped shape our success, and raise critical funds to support our future.

Silent Auction will be open
Sunday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. and run through Sunday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m.

To donate to the Silent Auction click here

To buy tickets to the Gala click here 

For Sponsorships and to make a Donation click here

Thank you to our sponsors!

Golden Champion
Larry and Laura Ekstrom
Graystone Consulting

Golden Supporter
The Borgström Family
Wendella Tours & Cruises

Rob and Mindy Nygren Pierce

Golden Friend
Kerstin Nicholson

Evening Silver Sponsor
Howard Orloff Volvo Cars

Evening Bronze Sponsor
Julie Anne Benson
Kevin Williams

Evening Sponsor
Roger Ted Johnson
Vereen Nordstrom
North Park University

Table Sponsors
Albert and Maria Goodman
Edith-Marie Appleton Foundation

Annika & Michael Olshansky

Paul & Barbara Rimington

Verdandi Lodge #3 I.O.S.

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