Visitors are invited to celebrate the season at the George Eastman Museum as its beloved annual holiday displays have returned and will runthrough Sunday, January 3, 2027. The merry showcase features over 50 cleverly designed and beautifully decorated gingerbread creations, along with dozens of handcrafted wreaths, festive tabletop trees, and diverse mantel displays.
All gingerbread creations, wreaths, and tabletop trees will be available through an online auction. Guests can view the displays in person or virtually, and place bids from any mobile device or computer at eastman.org/holidays. Proceeds benefit the George Eastman Museum.
Holiday Events
- Gingerbread creations and auction: Over 50cleverly decorated gingerbread creations fill the mansion.
- Wreaths and auction: Wreaths by local florists and garden clubs adorn the walls.
- Tabletop trees and auction: Festive tabletop trees, decorated by local groups and businesses, are on display throughout the historic mansion.
- Mantel displays: The mansion’s fireplace mantels are decorated by local organizations to echo the celebrations of our diverse community.
- Scavenger hunt: Visitors of all ages can test their skills through a scavenger hunt.
Holiday Films at the Dryden Theatre
The Dryden Theatre kicks off its annual holiday film series Thanksgiving weekend with Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) on Friday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. Other highlights include You’ve Got Mail (1998) on December 5 at 7:30 p.m., The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) on December 18 at 7:30 p.m. and December 19 at 2 p.m., and When Harry Met Sally… (1989) on New Year’s Eve at 7:30 p.m. Visit eastman.org/dryden-theatre for full film listings.
Hours and Admission
Museum hours during Holidays at the George Eastman Museum are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The museum is closed on Mondays. The museum will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. For ticket information, visit eastman.org.
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Photos courtesy of George Eastman Museum/August Esbjorn-Witt.
