Celebrate the holidays in this magical after-hours event at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Take a guided tour through the galleries to discover Christmas trees decorated to match the themes of surrounding artwork, create an ornament, attend a holiday performance in the Hennage Auditorium (separate ticket required - see schedule below), enjoy warm winter treats, and experience the wonder of the Art Museums at night. Make sure you don’t miss the centerpiece of the Art Museums—our 16-foot Folk Art Christmas tree decorated with over 2,000 hand-crafted ornaments.
Artful Winter Evening Concerts:
December 5 at 7 p.m. – The Three Tenors
December 12 at 7 p.m. – The Williamsburg Symphony
December 19 at 7 p.m. – Holiday Handbell Concert
December 26 at 7 p.m. – The Gonzales Sisters
Parking near the Historic Area is recommended. If you plan to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, please check the bus schedule.
Other Experiences
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Presentation: To Paint for War
Discover the warfare of the Eastern Woodlands tribes and nations and its lasting legacy in the United States.
CW Admission
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Music: Governor's Musick in the Palace Ballroom
Join members of the Governor’s Musick in the Palace Ballroom as they illustrate domestic gentry music using period-style instruments and performance practices.
CW Admission
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Hands-On: The Art-full Tree
Explore the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and discover the Folk Art Christmas Tree, then make your way to the Goode Education Studio and create an ornament to take home.
Art Museums Admission