Dreaming of an invite to the Met Gala? Here’s the next best thing…
Museum Hack’s Hacked Gala is a dress-to-the-nines, renegade museum tour of The Met, packed with wildly entertaining stories of art, fashion, and change.
In small VIP-style groups, you’ll explore the museum, walking the same steps as celebrities do during the Met Gala, passing the Costume Institute’s exhibit Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. We’ll take you “beyond the runway” into the stories of those who challenged norms, defied expectations, and redefined self-expression—one outfit, sculpture, tradition, or law at a time.
In true fundraising Gala style, your ticket price to our Hacked Gala is also a donation supporting The Fashion and Race Database® (FRD) — a NYC-based organization focused on creating a dynamic, expert-led approach to understanding the history and impact of race in the fashion system and our everyday lives. FRD’s mission aligns with the 2025 Met Gala theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrating fashion as power, protest, and identity.
So, NYC, your chance is here! In a world that feels uncertain, come dress up, drink up, make connections, and be inspired by the stories of rebels who made history, reminding us that creativity has always been an act of resilience and hope.
Details:
- Limited Run: Four evening tour dates in May
- Dress code: Tailored to You. Dress as fancy as you like. Tailored suits, hats and gloves, thrift store treasures – are all welcome! Fancy dress required for evening tours.
- Fundraising goal: $5,000 benefiting The Fashion and Race Database®. All ticket proceeds, outside of museum admission, support FRD.
- VIP Ticket Price: $150 per person with optional additional donation to FRD.
VIP Evening Tour Includes:
- Museum Admission ($25)
- 2-hour guided museum tour led by expert storytellers
- VIP small group experience (max: 10 people)
- Professional photographer capturing moments during the tour (digital copies provided after the tour)
- A glass of wine
- A f***ing awesome time. Guaranteed.
Not Included:
- The tour does not stop in the Costume Exhibit. (We’ll provide info about the exhibit; your museum admission will allow you to visit the Costume Exhibit independently after the tour!)
- Gratuity for Tour Guides (Optional)
It’s not the Met Gala—but it might just be better (because you’re invited!) 😉 Dress like you own the place and meet the renegades who made history, all while supporting an awesome organization – The Fashion and Race Database®.
Reserve Your Limited Tickets Now!
Interested in attending, but got a more casual vibe? We’ve got you covered.
Join us for our limited-run afternoon Hacked Gala event, a pay-what-you-wish 90-minute tour.
Afternoon Ticket Price: Pay-What-You-Wish with a minimum $25 donation for Museum Admission.
Afternoon Tour Includes:
- Museum Admission ($25)
- 1.5 hour guided tour led by expert storytellers
- VIP small group experience (Max 10 people)
- A f***ing awesome time. Guaranteed.
Not Included:
- The tour does not stop in the Costume Exhibit. (We’ll provide info about the exhibit; your museum admission will allow you to visit the Costume Exhibit independently after the tour!)
- Gratuity for Tour Guides (Optional)
Reserve Your Afternoon Hacked Gala Tickets Here!
Want to know more about your donation supporting Fashion and Race Database?
Since 2017, The Fashion and Race Database® (FRD) is the first and most trusted platform that works to eliminate racism in the fashion industry and promote a more diverse design landscape. Schools, businesses and folks interested in being ethical consumers subscribe to our website for the latest on social issues in fashion and design, and we host events that highlight the most critical matters happening today. We rely on subscriptions and donations to keep this work going, so consider contributing a one-time or recurring donation to The Fashion and Race Database® as we build a more sustainable, compassionate and informed fashion system. As a fun side note, the Research Assistant for the Met exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, is a former Research Assistant of FRD!
