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Winter at the Wadsworth
Celebrate the Season with a month of festive activities and programs! Check our events calendar for the full lineup of programs.
Holiday Hours
Thursday, November 24
Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 25
Open noon–5pm
Saturday, December 24
Open noon–3pm on Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 25
Closed on Christmas Day
December 26–December 30
Open noon–5pm every day for Winter Break
Friday, December 31
Open noon–3pm
Sunday, January 1
Closed on New Year’s Day
We’re so glad you came!
Away Message Party
Wednesday, November 30 | 6–9pm
A first look at our annual Festival of Trees & Traditions. Enjoy delicious bites, festive drinks, music, and more in the lavishly decorated galleries. $25; $15 members. Must be 21 and over to attend. Click for tickets!
Member Morning
Friday, December 2 | 11am–noon
Membership is so much more than free admission. See Festival of Trees & Traditions before the hustle and bustle of public hours. Become a member today!
48th Annual Festival of Trees & Traditions
Thursday, December 1–Sunday, December 11
Thursdays & Sundays, noon–5pm
Fridays & Saturdays, noon–7pm (Closed Monday–Wednesday) Organized by the Friends of the Wadsworth Atheneum. A $5 surcharge applies to all admissions during the fundraiser.
Second Saturdays for Families: Winter Soundtrack
Saturday, December 10 | noon–2pm
Hear the sounds of the season during Festival of Trees & Traditions and create crafts inspired by seasonal customs from around the world. Free admission noon–2pm, fundraising rates apply after 2pm.
Hartford Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday Hijinx!
Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11
2pm & 8pm Saturday | 3pm Sunday
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The Nutcracker Suite & Spicy
Friday, December 16–Sunday, December 18
8pm Friday & Saturday | 2pm Sunday
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Festival of Lights
Sunday, December 18 | noon-2pm
Celebrate the start of Hanukkah with art making, music, and much more. Free with admission.