Museums & Makers Holiday Market
Visitors can browse a curated selection of gifts, art, and wares from area museum shops and independent artists. Purchases directly support participating nonprofit museums and community creators. Seasonal snacks and drinks are also available on site during the event.
What to Expect
Shop curated gifts from regional museum stores and local artisan makers.
Event Details
Ages
Not specified
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Strathmore
Food & Drink
Seasonal snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday gift shoppers and art lovers
Vibe
Festive and creative
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission; a suggested donation of $10 is encouraged. Include a donation with an online RSVP or pay by cash or credit card at the door. Visitors can RSVP without a donation by entering $0. – Get tickets
- Hours: 10am–6pm daily.
- Parking: Parking is available in the Mansion Lot on a limited basis, with staff onsite to help navigate parking. Overflow parking is in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage. Metro garage parking is free on weekends and costs $5.20 upon exit on weekdays.
- Accessibility: Strollers are not permitted.
Tips & Advice
- RSVP online before you go, and either add the suggested donation then or pay it by cash or credit card at the door.
- Leave the stroller at home, because strollers aren't allowed at the market in the Mansion.
- The Mansion Lot has limited parking, so be ready to use the overflow Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage, which is free on Saturday and paid on weekdays.
- Bring your holiday gift list, since every purchase from these museum shops and artists supports nonprofit museums and artists in the community.
- Plan to grab a seasonal snack or drink while you browse, since both are sold right at the market.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who sells at the market?
Museum shops include Brookside Gardens, Hillwood Museum, President Lincoln's Cottage, GW Textile Museum, the Phillips Collection and Woodend Nature Shop. They're joined by local artists such as Begoña Morton, Eileen Martin, Airen Hall, Jennifer Kahn Barlow, Martina Sestakova, Ellen White, Julie Gross and Eunice Turner.
What kinds of gifts can I find?
Sample wares include leather journals, fingerless gloves, colored pencils, origami lanterns, broken-plate earrings, floral scarves, cardinal tiles and dipping plates. Every purchase supports nonprofit museums and local artists.
Is there food and drink?
Yes, seasonal snacks and drinks are sold at the market.
Can I bring a stroller?
No, strollers aren't allowed.
How can a shop or maker take part?
Shops and makers are invited based on a previous relationship with Strathmore. There's no formal submission process, but you can send an introduction through the vendor inquiry form so they keep you in mind for future markets.
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