Holiday Traditions at Ireland House Museum

Dec 1 | Holiday Traditions | Christmas Cards

Learn about Victorian Christmas traditions on a guided tour of Ireland House Museum today. The custom of sending Christmas cards began in 1843, and has stayed a popular part of many families’ traditions to this day. Create your own Christmas card to send to a loved one this season! Activities included in the price of regular admission. The family rate is $30 (includes up to 2 adults and 4 children). Pre-register by purchasing general admission to Ireland House Museum for December 1. Walk-in guests welcome space permitting.

Dec 8 | Holiday Traditions | Christmas Cookies

There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked Christmas cookies to get you in the spirit! Join us for a Victorian Christmas tour at Ireland House Museum, and see the historic hearth at work, baking sugar cookies for you to sample! Activities included in the price of regular admission. The family rate is $30 (includes up to 2 adults and 4 children). Pre-register by purchasing general admission to Ireland House Museum for December 1. Walk-in guests welcome space permitting.

Dec 15 | Holiday Traditions | Christmas Thaumatropes

Experience the magic of the Christmas season with a Victorian Christmas tour at Ireland House Museum, and create a magic illusion toy, the thaumatrope, to take-home and enjoy!

Activities included in the price of regular admission. The family rate is $30 (includes up to 2 adults and 4 children). Pre-register by purchasing general admission to Ireland House Museum for December 1. Walk-in guests welcome space permitting.

Dec 22 | Holiday Traditions | Christmas Toys and Games

Just like we do today, the Ireland children would have been excited to wake up Christmas morning to find presents under the tree – but their toys looked a lot different! Join us on a Victorian Christmas tour at Ireland House Museum, and try out some old-fashioned toys and games. Activities included in the price of regular admission. The family rate is $30 (includes up to 2 adults and 4 children). Pre-register by purchasing general admission to Ireland House Museum for December 1. Walk-in guests welcome space permitting.