Festival of Trees and Traditions

Each year, community members, artists, and organizations donate trees and holiday decorations that transform the museum into a dazzling winter wonderland. Donated creations are for sale and profits support the museum’s programs and special exhibitions. Bring home the holiday cheer or give your purchase to a local charity. Visit our website to learn more about the Festival of Trees & Traditions and to view the full program lineup.


Thursday, December 4–Sunday, December 14

Thursdays & Fridays | noon–5pm
Saturdays & Sundays | 10am–5pm
Thursday, December 11 | noon–7pm


A $5 fundraising surcharge is added to all museum admissions during Festival of Trees & Traditions. Registration encouraged.

You may also like the following events from Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art:

• Next month, 13th December, 10:00 am, Festival of Trees and Traditions in Hartford
• Next month, 14th December, 10:00 am, Festival of Trees and Traditions in Hartford
• Next month, 21st December, 03:00 pm, Theme Tour: Jewish Art & Artists in Hartford

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