Santa at the History Center
Families can meet Santa Claus in the Great Hall and share their holiday wish lists. Guests can take festive photos as Santa listens from an exact replica of Kaufmann’s famous Santaland chair. Visitors can also explore the museum's exhibitions during their visit.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Santa visits are included with regular museum admission. Kids 17 and under receive free admission.
Hours
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Strip District
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Check the event’s select-day schedule before visiting, since Santa is available only on select days during the holiday season.
- Remember Santa visits are included with regular museum admission, so budget for general admission rather than a separate Santa ticket.
- Children 17 and under receive free admission through the Kamin Free for Kids Initiative; keep that in mind when planning your family’s visit.
- Bring a phone or camera if you want a holiday photo, and have wish lists ready to share with Santa.
- Leave time to explore the museum’s exhibitions alongside the Santa visit, as the event page highlights them as part of a family outing.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children 17 and under receive free museum admission.
- Santa meets visitors on November 27.
- Santa meets visitors on November 28.
Links & Contact
Run by Senator John Heinz History Center
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Santa at the History Center for?
The event welcomes the whole family, and children 17 and under receive free museum admission.
Do I need a separate ticket to meet Santa?
Santa visits are included with regular museum admission.
What can children do during the visit with Santa?
Families can meet Santa in the Great Hall, share a wish list and take a holiday photo beside the replica of Kaufmann’s Santaland chair.
Can we explore the museum as well as meet Santa?
Yes. Visitors can explore the History Center’s exhibitions during their museum visit.
Does Santa appear on more than one day?
Santa visits on select days during the holiday season; the event calendar lists November 27 and 28.
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