Tips and Tricks for Holiday Visits
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light is one of the best times of the year to visit!
Here's how to have the best experience when visiting as a member this holiday season!
Choosing when to visit
It isn't the holidays without the wonder of Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light, our annual celebration now open through Jan. 5, 2026. To make the most of your visit this season, see the exhibit page for details, guides and more about the trees and traditions on display.
Explore the Exhibit
Arriving at the Museum
Have your membership card ready to scan when entering the underground garage. Please note that the QR code for your general admission tickets will not work for garage access. Save your digital membership card in your wallet to make it easier to find. If you see a “blocked” message when trying to enter the garage, pull a ticket and stop at the Membership desk when leaving the Museum for help. We apologize for any past or future inconvenience as we work to improve our parking system.
Food, drink and shopping
In addition to the permanent Stan’s on the Lower Level, there is a pop-up Stan’s with special holiday drinks on the Main Level. You can receive your free member coffee in either Stan’s locations or the Museum Kitchen. In addition to your free coffee, you can purchase tea, hot chocolate and anything else using your 10% discount!
Have fun!
There are so many different ways you can enjoy the Museum during the holiday season. You can play eye-spy with tree ornaments, find a new holiday to celebrate in the Holidays of Light display cases, take a family photo in front of the Grand Tree and more! Thank you for being a member. We are especially grateful for Museum community at this time of year.
