Who doesn’t love a visit to Manhattan, particularly when it includes a four-day celebration of Pan Am?Â
We’re pleased to offer three evening events and a Sunday tour of the Pan Am Museum during the course of your stay. We also plan to offer daytime tours of Manhattan on Friday and Saturday.
The Welcome Party, Gala, and Harbor Cruise events include beverages and dinner as noted in the event details. The Gala includes guest speakers, live entertainment, silent auction, dancing, and more!
The Pan Am Museum tour at the Cradle of Aviation Museum includes transport from the hotel to the Museum, and from the Museum to your choice of LGA or JFK airports. Book your flight to depart at 5:00 p.m. or later.
Additional daytime tours are planned for Friday and Saturday. The team will email all attendees when the tours are available for booking.
Pan Am Museum Member pricing is available for the Welcome Party, Gala, and Hudson Cruise, and is limited to member plus one guest. Additional tickets may be purchased at the Non-Member (General Admission) rate.
Pan Am Museum Foundation members must first log in to the Museum’s membership system to secure discounted member pricing. There is a Login link on the Museum’s “Support Us” menu option, OR click the gold button, below.
Those who purchase at least one ticket to an evening event will be contacted by email with details about reserving a room at the hotel. Please allow two days for the celebration team to contact you.
PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, THERE IS A CANCELLATION FEE OF $25 PER PERSON, PER EVENT.
AFTER AUGUST 31, 2026, TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.
EVENT TICKETS ARE TRANSFERABLE; HOWEVER ALL TRANSFERS MUST BE AUTHORIZED AND PROCESSED BY THE PAN AM MUSEUM FOUNDATION.
To request a transfer, please contact the Pan Am Museum Event Team at info@thepanammuseum.org (preferable)  or 888-826-5678.Â
Ticket transfers arranged directly between individuals are not valid unless completed through the Museum Event Team. The Museum Event Team will process the transfer to ensure the guest registration is in the new guest’s name.Â
Thursday, October 8, 2026
"I'll Take Manhattan" Welcome Party and Buffet Dinner
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
NY Ballroom, Sheraton Times Square
Reconnect with friends and make new acquaintances at the Thursday-night Welcome Party. Begin the evening with the cocktail reception from 6:00 pm to 7:00 p.m., where cocktails and wine will be available at the cash bar. Then adjourn to the dining room, where a sumptuous buffet awaits. (Three bottles of wine will be provided at each table. Other alcoholic beverages will still be available for purchase at the cash bar.)
Members: $260 p/p, Non-Members: $275 p/p
Friday, October 9, 2026
"I'll Take Manhattan" Gala
5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Ballroom, Sheraton Times Square Hotel
This is the event everyone looks forward to all year... the annual gala! This year's emcee is Brian Kuchcicki, a well-known figure in the Manhattan entertainment scene. Our guest speaker is Nancy Hult Gannis, the driving force behind the television series "Pan Am."
The cocktail reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with a hosted bar. Dinner follows at 6:30 p.m. in the adjacent ballroom. While you are wining and dining, browse our annual Silent Auction and bid on fabulous travel offers, works of art, Pan Am artifacts, and much more!
Three bottles of wine will be provided for each table, with cocktails available for purchase at the cash bar. After dinner, you'll have a chance to jump and jive to the sounds of our dynamic DJ.
Members: $350 p/p, Non-Members: $375 p/p
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Hudson River Cruise
Bus pickup at 6:00 p.m. at the Sheraton. Return at 11:00 p.m.
Take in the magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline as you cruise down the Hudson River. You'll tap your feet to the beat of the live band while enjoying a plated dinner. Please be sure to specify your choice of entree when purchasing your ticket!
Members: $280 p/p, Non-Members: $300 p/p
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Tour of the Pan Am Museum
This is a wonderful opportunity to visit the Pan Am Museum in Garden City, NY.
Bus pickup at the Sheraton Hotel 8:30 a.m.
Buses will depart the Museum at 1:30 p.m. and drop you off at LGA or JFK airport. (Be sure to select the correct airport when purchasing tickets.)
We strongly suggest that you book your flight to depart no earlier than 5:00.
Members & Non-Members: $50 p/p for bus, Museum entry is free for members
Non-Members: Upon arrival at the Museum, pay entry fee
Adult: $18
Child (2-12) or Senior (62+): $16
