Wyland Gala 2025
This Year’s Wyland Gala Will Be Our Best Ever. Will You Be There?
More than a night out, the Wyland Gala fuels the Wyland Foundation’s work to deliver environmental education directly to underserved schools, connect cities in collective conservation, and help millions believe that a better future for our waterways is not only possible — it’s already underway.
Visit the official Wyland Gala event site for all the details to help plan your visit — whether you’re coming from across town or across the country. The museum’s indoor-outdoor setting offers ample space to explore, enjoy the ocean air, and take in the spirit of the season.
An Unforgettable Evening: Here’s What’s In Store
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🐋 PRE-EVENT: VIP Whale & Dolphin Watching Experience
Optional for VIP Guests Only
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12:30–1:15 PM
Complimentary VIP shuttles depart from the Gray Matter Museum to Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, CA. (Travel time is approx. 15 minutes. Guests can also drive their own vehicles to meet directly at Dana Wharf)
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1:30–3:30 PM
Join Wyland and friends aboard the Dana Pride for a VIP ocean adventure just minutes offshore. Spot blue whales, humpbacks, dolphins — even orcas — in one of the nation’s top marine viewing regions. Includes drinks, light bites, and unforgettable encounters in a cherished gala tradition.
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3:45 PM
VIP shuttle returns to Gray Matter Museum of Art
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🌊 MAIN EVENT: GALA & FUNDRAISER
4:00–8:00 PM
• Gourmet hors d’oeuvres & hosted soft bar (first 2 hours)
• Silent Auction: art, experiences & more, plus live music & entertainment and Wyland painting live on stage
• Dinner at 6 PM under the open-air canopy, live auction