Holiday Open House
Visitors can stroll through the 19th-century Historic Village to see how Wisconsinites prepared for the cold winter months at the turn of the 20th century. Demonstrations include candle making, food preservation, sewing winter garments, and blacksmithing. Guests can also explore historic buildings and shop at the Museum Store.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Museum Members: FREE; adults: $15; seniors (62+): $13; youth (4–17): $10; children under 4: FREE. Non-members can reserve general admission tickets online.
Hours
11 am - 3 pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
A 19th-century-style meal is available with advance registration for the historic dinner; registered Cup Cakes and Cocoa workshop participants make cupcakes and hot chocolate.
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Tips & Advice
- Reserve general admission online ahead of time if you are not a museum member, for the quick and easy arrival the event recommends.
- Register in advance for a Create-Connect workshop because space is limited; the workshop fee includes general admission for the day.
- Choose a workshop that suits your interests: options include blacksmithing, greeting-card printmaking, and making cupcakes and cocoa.
- Book the historic dinner in advance if you want the 19th-century-style meal; dinner registration includes general admission for the day.
- If you are a museum member, bring your membership details because members receive free general admission.
Special Events & Promotions
- Museum members receive free general admission.
- Children under four receive free general admission.
- Create-Connect workshops require advance registration and each workshop fee includes general admission for the day.
- The Winter Historic Dinner requires advance registration and its fee includes general admission for the day.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Holiday Open House suited to?
It is described as a family activity, with opportunities to explore the historic village and see winter preparations.
Do I need to book ahead?
Non-members can reserve general admission tickets online. Create-Connect workshops require advance registration, and space is limited; the historic dinner also requires advance registration.
What demonstrations and activities are included?
Visitors can see candle making, food preservation, sewing winter garments and blacksmithing, as well as explore the village’s historic buildings and shop at the Museum Store.
Is food available at the event?
A 19th-century style meal is served from the historic Meeme House. The separately registered historic dinner also includes general admission for the day.
What can visitors make in the Create-Connect workshops?
Workshop options include making a candy cane in the blacksmith shop, printing greeting cards, and preparing cupcakes and cocoa.
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