November 22, 2025–January 4, 2026
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
New Holiday Nights starting Friday, November 28 | Fridays & Saturdays, open until 8:00 pm. Excludes November 29 and December 26.
Step into a storybook setting, where holiday magic, rich history, and beloved literature come to life. The Yuletide Tour features artful displays and beautifully adorned trees throughout the historic home, celebrating timeless tales such as A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland, A Visit from St. Nicholas, and more. Whimsical treasures like a grand gingerbread replica of the train station, a magical dollhouse, and a model train display add to the fun. Plus, join us for evening hours on select Fridays and Saturdays for candlelit tours, live music, cozy firepits, workshops, specialty cocktails, and seasonal fare in the café.
Included with admission. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closure on Christmas Eve. Open New Year’s Day. See hours.
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883. Advance reservations strongly recommended.
Special Programs and Events
Special programs throughout the season include evening events that feature live jazz performances, caroling, and workshops. Visitors can also enjoy a live one-man performance of A Christmas Carol by Gerald Charles Dickens, a great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, wine and cocktail tastings, and Brunch with Santa.
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Make Your Visit Merrier
Winterthur sparkles with holiday cheer! Marvel at the dazzling outdoor lights and festive displays throughout the estate. Delight in a giant gingerbread display, and a charming three-story dollhouse filled with thousands of miniatures. Enjoy a toy train display featuring Lionel Standard Gauge trains. Make your visit a magical experience your family will remember for years to come. All activities included with admission unless otherwise noted.
Yuletide Tour
Tuesday–Sunday
Curl up with the classics at Winterthur this Yuletide season as timeless tales come to life throughout the historic home. Artful displays celebrate beloved works, including A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland, Moby Dick, and A Visit from St. Nicholas. Each installation uniquely connects these stories to Winterthur through displays of rarely seen collection objects and tributes to the estate’s rich history. Celebrate the season in this storybook setting where literature, history, and holiday magic meet. Learn more.
Holiday Nights
Starting November 28 | Fridays & Saturdays, open until 8:00 pm
Soak in the evening glow of the house decked in its holiday glory or toast marshmallows by the outdoor fire pits. Tap your toes to the sounds of the area’s best musicians, savor a seasonal cocktail, and see our magical gingerbread and doll houses. Excludes November 29 and December 26.
Gingerbread Display
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm | Starting November 28, Fridays & Saturdays, until 8:00 pm
This year’s magical gingerbread creation will feature Winterthur’s historic Train Station. See it in the Galleries.
Dollhouse
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm | Starting November 28, Fridays & Saturdays, until 8:00 pm
This miniature masterpiece features 18 rooms decorated for the season. See it in the Galleries.
Toy Train Display
December 21, 2025–January 1, 2026, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
The du Pont children loved Christmas and the toys they received each year. A popular toy of their era was the Lionel Standard Gauge toy train. Join us to enjoy a festive Toy Train Display, on view in the Brown Horticulture Learning Center, courtesy of the Standard Gauge Module Association.
Holiday Shopping
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm | Starting November 28, Fridays & Saturdays, until 8:00 pm
From seasonal décor to unique gifts and more, Yuletide splendor awaits at the Winterthur Museum Store.
Holiday Card Making
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm | Starting November 28, Fridays & Saturdays, until 8:00 pm
Since 1900, Winterthur has had its own post office! Today, the office is located behind the Museum Store and can be used by anyone.
Make a card and leave it in the mail bin for Winterthur’s Post Mistress to send it!
Activity located in the Galleries.
More Magic Awaits
From a carefully curated playlist full of Yuletide cheer to a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of our signature Dried-Flower Tree, there’s even more to explore this season at Winterthur.
More magic awaits @WinterthurMuse! Follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
