Big Night 2024
Join us for our Big Night Galactic Gala, a fun-filled evening in space on September 28 at the University of Montana UC Ballroom, 6-9pm. This year's menu consists of hors d'oeuvres and a seated cheese and dessert course.
Big Night support's spectrUM's Science for All fund to ensure that all children in Montana have access to hands-on science and inspirational role models. For more information about purchasing tickets or a table, contact alex.sobin@umontana.edu
Reserve a Seat
Single ticket $75
Ticket pair $140
Table for 8 $520
Reserve your tickets now to take advantage of priority prices by calling 728-7836 or emailing alex.sobin@umontana.edu
Become a Big Night Sponsor
You or your organization can support Big Night 2024 by becoming an event sponsor. Learn more about sponsor perks here, or by emailing alex.sobin@umontana.edu
If you cannot attend the event, we encourage you to support spectrUM right now by making a donation.
Our Impact
Your support is crucial to spectrUM's efforts to provide barrier-free access to hands-on science education. Big Night raises funds to support:
- Providing totally free admission to our award-winning science museum, which has expanded its hours to be open 40 hours a week for all.
- EmPower Place at the Missoula Food Bank & Community Center, providing enriching learning opportunities for families experiencing food insecurity.
- Science on Wheels, a traveling science museum that reaches rural and tribal communities across the state of Montana.
- Free field trips and bus transport for Title 1 schools in Missoula and our neighboring communities.
- Scholarships for students to access spectrUM’s summer camps.
- “Science Bytes” on the Flathead Reservation, embedding hands-on science at free summer meal sites.
- The Bitterroot Summer of Science, which brings free STEM programming to communities throughout Ravalli County.
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