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Online Auction and Program

The online Gala auction is Live!!!
To bid and view all of the items:

Register Here

EVERYONE can join online! No tickets required.

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Watch the Virtual Gala Program at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022!

Watch the raffle drawing on Facebook Live at 5:20 p.m. on Sunday April 24, 2022!

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“During our first visit to the Desert Museum in 1994 we agreed it was the best full spectrum natural history experience we'd ever had - and right here in our own backyard!
We've supported the Museum annually since then and encourage friends and business associates to do the same.”
--Jerry Weinert
& Marni Dittmar