Holiday Programs

November 9–December 31

 

Our popular Holiday Store features handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and more. Don’t miss out on these unique gifts! For more information, visit:  woodmereartmuseum.org/store or call 215-247-0476.

 

November 23, 2019–January 5, 2020

 

Jeanette Turnbull will “deck the halls” at Woodmere with a creative installation of vintage and contemporary decorations that will captivate visitors of all ages. In addition, children’s toys, holiday trimmings, an extraordinary dollhouse replica of a Germantown home, and a sculpture of Belsnickel, a Christmas figure from German folklore—on loan from the Germantown Historical Society—will bring nineteenth-century holiday traditions to life.

 

November 23, 2019–January 5, 2020

 

The Mummers Parade, held annually in Philadelphia on New Year’s Day, is one of the oldest folk festivals in the United States. The performers’ colorful and elaborate costumes have captured the imagination of many of the city’s artists, whose work will be on view in this exhibition.

 

Tuesday, December 10, 7:30pm

 

The story of The Little Drummer Boy is fused with The Nutcracker ballet in this wordless, musical fantasia. For the full Tuesday Nights at the Movies schedule, click here.

 

Saturday, December 14, 1–3pm

 

Discover the beauty of Victorian holiday cards. Enjoy creating your own unique designs and holiday messages. 

 

Friday, December 20, 6-8pm

 

Celebrate the holidays with the Motown sound of the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, and other great Motown artists. Their unique sound brings a special magic to the holiday season.