Holiday Programs
Museum Holiday Store
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.
Merry and Bright II: The Christmas Collection of Jeanette Turnbull
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.
Golden Slippers: Images of the Mummers from Woodmere’s Collection
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.
Chestnut Hill Circle of Trees
Saturday, November 23, 5:30–7:30pm
FREE
Meet Santa and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with live music, hot chocolate, cookies, and Woodmere’s holiday exhibition. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to charity. Sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Business and Community Associations.
Film: Christmas Dreams
Tuesday, December 10, 7:30pm
The story of The Little Drummer Boy is fused with The Nutcracker ballet in this wordless, musical fantasia.
Family Happening: Victorian Card Making
Saturday, December 14, 1–3pm
FREE
Holiday Jazz: Motown for the Holidays
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.
