Make this holiday memorable for you and your family! Join us for a richly immersive walk-through experience of the Ten Broeck Mansion, decorated for the holidays.
Learn about the history of the Ten Broeck Mansion. Our docents are available to answer your questions about holidays in the past and the history of our community in a walk-through tour experience. Exhibits of artisan-made textiles and crafts using historic techniques, plus a celebration of holidays around the world.
We recommend you reserve your timed admission tickets in advance as tour spaces are limited.
Event Highlights:
🎄 Enchanting Holiday Decor: Step into a winter wonderland as you walk through the beautifully decorated Ten Broeck Mansion, perfect for the festive season. Enjoy displays of artisan-made textiles and crafts using historic techniques, celebrating holidays around the world.
🕰️ 30-Minute Walk-Through Guided Tours: Ideal for families. Each tour includes free children's guides: "Indoor Forest" exploration for younger kids and "Round the World" for middle schoolers. Plus, each child receives a free ornament kit!
🎁 Shop Local: Visit our porch shop and indoor museum shop for hand-made wreaths, ornaments, vintage tea cups, books, and locally-made artisanal goods. Museum Shop Hours: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays noon-3 from December 6-December 22. Museum shop: free admission, no reservations required. Special Sale: Select products 50% off on Sunday, December 22.
Special Demonstrations:
🧵 Traditional Weaving Demonstration: with members of the Mohawk-Hudson Weaver’s Guild on Sunday, December 8, from Noon – 2:30 pm.
🧵 Embroidery Demonstration: with members of the New York Capital District Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America on Sunday, December 15, from 12:30 – 3:00 pm.
