Special Events

Art in Bloom

SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center

Our premiere Spring fundraiser is back!

For more information, contact Channing Grimes at channing@customshousemuseum.org.

Fifth Saturday Donation Days 2025: March 29, May 31, August 30, November 29, 2025

2026 Dates: January 31, 2026; May 30, 2026; August 29, 2026; & October 31, 2026.

Fifth Saturday is Donation Day! Any month with five Saturdays, on the fifth Saturday any monetary donation to the Museum is your admission. All donations directly support the Museum in creating educational programming for children and adults, preserving our historical collection and supporting our award-winning exhibitions.

Flying High 2026

Date: TBD Time: 5:00 – 11:00 pm All proceeds directly support the Customs House Museum’s mission to inspire, engage, and educate our community through exhibitions, programming, and preservation. The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your support of Flying High helps us create award-winning exhibits, provide educational experiences for all ages, and care for the artifacts in our collection.

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

TBD 2026

This is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.

Marksman Challenge TBD 2026

Each fall, the Customs House Museum hosts an exciting day of competition and camaraderie – the annual Museum Marksman Challenge, a fall fundraiser. Come shoot for the cause at Cross Creek Clays where there will be prizes, games, and an award ceremony. Shooters may bring their own gun and ammo or rent from Cross Creek Clays. Don’t miss out on this thrilling event!

If you want to get a head start on 2026, contact Channing Grimes at channing@customshousemuseum.org.
Thank you to everyone who has made the Marksman Challenge a success for these past two years!