LSFM Gala 2025

Mark your calendars
for this unforgettable evening!

This year’s event honors philanthropist and community leader Ralph B. Thomas. A member of the Museum Board of Directors for over a decade, Ralph has been an instrumental and extraordinary part of the museum’s growth and success for many years. And the positive impact he has had on the Houston community as both a philanthropist and community advocate is immeasurable.

We invite you to join us at our annual gala on November 14, 2025, filled with the color and flair of Paris fashion, food, art, and culture as we pay tribute to the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. 

gala host committee

Lisa & Mark Ammerman*

Emily & Chief Justice William G. Arnot, RTD

Susan & John Barksdale

Diane & Steve Biegel*

Cheryl Boblitt & Bill King

Ashley & Blake Boyd

Ellen & Paige Michael Cokinos

Lilly & Dan Collins*

John A. Daugherty, Jr.

Alicia & Michael Fertitta

Kerry & George Gerachis

Annie & Bob Graham

Anna & Chris Hawley

Carol & Charlie Herder

Shawna & Josh Hernandez*

Linda & Barry Hunsaker*

Blaire & Chris Johnson

Linda & David Johnson

Patricia Jayne Keefer Foundation*

Anna & Darren Lindamood

Patrice & Ed Noel

Brook & Michael Novelli

Mary & David Novelli*

Nancy & The Honorable Pete Olson*

Rhonda Parmer, Ed.D.*, & Bryan Parmer

Rob Parrish, M.D., Ph.D.*

Carrin Patman & Jim Derrick

Laurie & Phillip Plant

Robin Preussel Phillips & Tim Phillips

Kelly & David Rose

Scott E. Rozzell*

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction

Candy & Lonnie Schiller

Judy & Bobby Shackouls

Joan Skipper & Ed Peine

Jane & Charles Szalkowski*

Texas Southern University Aviation*

Ellen Claire & Chris Thomas  

Martha S. Walton

Kim & Brett Williams*

Geraldina & Scott Wise

Andrea & John T. Young, Jr.

thank you to our supporters

The Palace of Versailles
Fayez Sarofim & Co.
Hildebrand Fund
Joan Skipper & Ed Peine
Bette & Ralph Thomas*
 
The Arc de Triomphe
Carolyn Pardue
 
The Moulin Rouge
Lisa & Mark Ammerman*
ExxonMobil
Friend of Lone Star Flight Museum
Annie & Bob Graham
Anthony W. Hall, Jr.*
Linda & Barry Hunsaker* / Martha S. Walton
Blaire & Chris Johnson / Linda & David Johnson
Donna & Matthew Noll*
Rob Parrish, M.D., Ph.D.*
Carrin Patman & Jim Derrick
Satterfield & Pontikes Construction
Tellepsen Family
Texas Southern University Aviation*
United Airlines
The Tour de France
Emily & Chief Justice William G. Arnot, RTD
Diane & Steve Biegel*/ Flora & Brian Antweil* / Ellen & Robert Wagnon*
Ashley & Blake Boyd 
Andrea & JB Bryan
Ellen & Paige Michael Cokinos 
Lilly & Dan Collins*
Daly & Black P.C.
Bonnie J. Dunbar, Ph.D., NAE* 
Eagle Energy 
Friend of Lone Star Flight Museum
Harco Aviation, LLC
Deborah Martin
Million Air
Patrice & Ed Noel
Mary & David Novelli*
The Millis Group, Inc.
Nancy & The Honorable Pete Olson*
Laurie & Phillip Plant 
Robin Preussel Phillips & Tim Phillips
Sheri & G. Grant Roane III
Kelly & David Rose
Scott E. Rozzell*
Sally Anne Schmidt & Marc Tabolsky
Service Corporation International/Dignity Memorial
Judy & Bobby Shackouls
Ellen & Charles Sheedy
Jane & Charles Szalkowski*
Tomorrow & Chad Thumann*
Kim & Brett Williams*
C. Dean Woods
Andrea & John T. Young, Jr.

*LSFM Board of Directors Member

gala Sponsor Info
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Upcoming Hangar Closure Notice

The Heritage Hangar will be closed
Sun., Nov. 2, 2025, for a private event.

The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain OPEN!
Enjoy $3 off Admission & Plan Your Visit Today!

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed

Friday, October 10, 2025, for a private event.

We’ll resume normal business hours on

Saturday, October 11 from 10am – 5pm.

Hangar Closure Notice

 

Our Heritage Hangar will be closed

Thursday, October 9, 2025 for private event preparation. The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain open. Enjoy discounted admission all day!

Please note: The museum will be closed Friday, October 10 for the private event. 

Regular museum hours will resume on Saturday, October 11 from 10am – 5pm.

Heritage Hangar Closure – Thursday, September 18 at 1pm.

The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits remain open. The Heritage Hangar will reopen Friday during regular museum hours.

Museum Closure

 

The Museum will be closed on

Thurs., December 25, 2025, for Christmas.

Happy Holidays from LSFM!

We’ll reopen with normal hours on

Fri., December 26, 2025 (10AM – 5PM)

Museum Closure

The Museum will be closed on

Thur., November 27, 2025, for Thanksgiving.

We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

We’ll reopen with normal hours on

Fri., November 28, 2025 (10AM – 5PM)

Museum Closure Notice

 

The  Museum will be closed

Thurs., Nov 13 and Fri., Nov 14, 2025, in preparation for our JetSetters Ball – Destination: Paris!

We’ll resume with normal hours on Sat., Nov. 15 (10AM – 5PM)

Come check out the reintroduction of our 2020 exhibit: Fight to the Finish! 

Museum Closure

 

The Museum will be closed from

Sat., Oct. 18 and Sun., Oct. 19, 2025 to participate in Wings Over Houston!

Come See Us at the airshow!

We’ll resume normal museum hours on

Tues., Oct. 21 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

The Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed

Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the 7th Annual Hangar Bash!

Join the Fun! Buy Tickets Now!

We’ll resume normal business hours on

Sun., Oct. 5 – Noon – 5PM.

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed on

Friday and Saturday, September 12-13, 2025, for a private event.

We’ll reopen with normal hours on 

Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12PM – 5PM.