PEM Gala 2026: Where Wonder Takes Us
PEM Gala 2026: Where Wonder Takes Us is an evening fundraiser at the Peabody Essex Museum inspired by boundless curiosity, cross-cultural exchange, and the spirit of East India Marine Hall. The gala celebrates journeys, innovation, and the perspective-changing experience of looking beyond time and place.
The evening supports PEM’s exhibitions, public programs, school visits, community partnerships, internships, and other initiatives that help the museum serve as an inviting place for learning, connection, creativity, and wonder. Longtime PEM supporters Tim and Joanie Ingraham are the 2026 honorees.
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 5:30 pm to midnight
Schedule: Dinner, live auction, and paddle raise begin at 5:30 pm. The immersive after-party runs from 8:30 pm until midnight.
Tickets: Sold out. A dinner reservation was priced at $1,500, with $425 of that amount valued for tax purposes. Guests may join the waiting list by emailing rsvp@pem.org.
Venue: Peabody Essex Museum, including East India Marine Hall
Waiting list: Email rsvp@pem.org to request a place on the waiting list for the dinner and after-party.
Support: Those unable to attend may make a contribution to support PEM. Sponsorship gifts and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Tax information: The IRS does not permit any portion of a $1,500 gala ticket to be funded through a donor-advised fund. PEM recommends consulting a tax or legal adviser about individual circumstances. PEM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with tax ID number 04-3157815.
Honorees: Tim and Joanie Ingraham
Gala committee co-chairs: Erin and Andy Heiskell
Gala committee: John Andrews, Kaitlyn Andrews-Rice, Amy Brooks, Justin Cook, Molly Cook, Catherine Creighton, Michelle Dyer, Michelle Finamore, Jade Gedeon, Alex Ingraham, Marci Johnson, Niho Kozuru, Julie Matos, Sam Mazzarelli, Rachel Perry, Christine Phillips, Lauren Carter Reilly, Evelyn Reyes, Bryan Riebeek, Briana Rossi, Charlene Selle, Lori Sullivan, Jurien Timmer, Jason Williams, and Caroline Wise
Benefactor sponsor: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Patron sponsors: Brown Brothers Harriman, Childs Gallery, and Gourmet Caterers, Inc.
Supporter sponsors: Claire Oliver Gallery, HUB International, Montserrat College of Art, and O’Rourke Bros. Memorials
Corporate sponsorship contact: Lauren Fairweather at lauren_fairweather@pem.org