Christmas Events

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 […]

Visit Joseph Brant Museum for a fun line-up of activities, included with regular admission. Family admission is $30 (includes up to 2 adults and 4 children). The Museum is open from 10am to 4pm. 10-10:45am | Ornament Decoration11-11:45am | Scavenger Hunt12-12:45pm | Letter to Santa1-1:45pm | Christmas Caroling2-2:45pm | Snowflake Decoration3-3:45pm | Christmas Storytime

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]