{"id":4511,"date":"2026-06-26T15:47:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wheelsmuseum.org\/?page_id=4511"},"modified":"2026-08-04T21:41:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T21:41:12","slug":"wheels-museum-founders-gala","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wheelsmuseum.org\/?page_id=4511","title":{"rendered":"Join the WHEELS Museum Founders Gala in Albuquerque"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wheelsmuseum.org\/?page_id=4798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Your Tickets Today<\/a><\/strong><br>Be part of a landmark moment in Albuquerque\u2019s history. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live auctions, entertainment, and community celebration as we unveil the WHEELS Museum\u2019s first major expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Founders Gala<\/strong><br>Saturday November 14th, 2026 5:30 pm<br>CNM Film &amp; Digital Media Academy<br>1002 2nd St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wheelsmuseum.org\/?page_id=4798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Buy Your Founders Gala Tickets<\/strong> <strong>Here<\/strong><\/a>\u2014don\u2019t miss out!<br>This event will sell quickly, and your attendance directly supports the future of the WHEELS Museum.<strong><br><br><\/strong>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Sponsorship opportunities available\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/wheelsmuseum.org\/?page_id=4802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here to learn more<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wheelsmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Founders-Gala-Invite-6.28-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Founders Gala Event Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A New Chapter for the WHEELS Museum<\/strong><br>We are proud to announce a historic milestone: the WHEELS Museum has signed a use agreement with the City of Albuquerque for the iconic Babbitt\/Welding Shop, a remarkable Rail Yards building that has stood silent since 1977. Now, after nearly fifty years, it\u2019s ready for a new purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/wheelsmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WHEELS_2026_fundraiser_social_3.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">By attending the Founders Gala, you become a Founder of this transformational project\u2014helping preserve our shared history, create new opportunities for our community, and build a legacy that will benefit Albuquerque and New Mexico for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sponsors Pre\u2011Gala Experience<\/strong><br>Our sponsors are invited to an exclusive pre\u2011gala gathering at the WHEELS Museum. Enjoy cocktails with fellow supporters, tour the historic Babbitt\/Welding Shop, and travel to and from the gala in style aboard a curated collection of special vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special Thanks<\/strong><br>We extend our deepest gratitude to the CNM Film &amp; Digital Media Academy for generously providing their beautiful new venue. Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to education, community, and preserving Albuquerque\u2019s unique stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We also thank our sponsors, donors, and community partners whose generosity makes this evening possible. Your support fuels historic preservation, education, and the future of the WHEELS Museum\u2014ensuring these stories and spaces continue to inspire generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Be Part of History<\/strong><br>Your ticket purchase helps preserve the past while building a vibrant future for the WHEELS Museum and all of New Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wheelsmuseum.org\/?page_id=4798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Founders Gala Tickets Today<\/a><\/strong><br>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Sponsorship opportunities available\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/wheelsmuseum.org\/?page_id=4802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here to learn more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Get in touch today at (505) 243\u20116269 or <a href=\"mailto:info@wheelsmuseum.org\">info@wheelsmuseum.org<\/a> to learn more and get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get Your Tickets TodayBe part of a landmark moment in Albuquerque\u2019s history. 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