Visit Santa Nov. 29–Dec. 24, 2024!

WinterFaire is so special that even Santa Claus is making a visit! After hearing about all of the fun in store, he steered his sleigh straight towards WinterFaire, landing in a nearby forest. Each animal character in WinterFaire has filled a trunk with welcome gifts for the Jolly Old Elf. See what they’ve picked out while you make your way to his tent, where you can share your wish list and pose for a photo!

There is no additional charge to visit with Santa. It is included with museum admission. Santa's daily schedule will be posted soon.

Photo options

You can purchase a package from our on-site photographer, take your own family photo (one per family, please), or do both! Photo package prices range from $30 to $70. Credit card only.

Photo Options & Prices

Hours

Santa works long hours and may need short breaks throughout the day to check on his reindeer or enjoy some milk and cookies. The line will close for short periods throughout the day. Santa won’t be at the museum every day. Some days, he’ll be at the North Pole to check their progress during this busy time.

See which Santa is on duty each day.

Week of Nov. 25–Dec. 1
Monday, Nov. 25: The Children's Museum is closed
Tuesday, Nov. 26: Santa is at the North Pole—no visits today
Wednesday, Nov. 27: Santa is at the North Pole—no visits today
Thursday, Nov. 28: The Children's Museum is closed
Friday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.(Santa's BIG Snowball Fight is at 9:30 a.m.)
Saturday, Nov. 30: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Dec. 2–8
Monday, Dec. 2: The Children's Museum is closed
Tuesday, Dec. 3: Santa is at the North Pole—no visits today
Wednesday, Dec. 4: Santa is at the North Pole—no visits today
Thursday, Dec. 5: 11 a.m.–1:45 p.m.; —First Thursday Night
Friday, Dec. 6: 11 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (early access for members during Member Morning hours)
Sunday, Dec. 8: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (early access for members during Member Morning hours)

Week of Dec. 9–15
Monday, Dec. 9: The Children's Museum is closed
Tuesday: Dec. 10: 4–7 p.m. (Museum My Way)
Wednesday, Dec. 11: Santa is at the North Pole—visits today
Thursday, Dec. 12: 11 a.m.–1:45 p.m
Friday, Dec. 13: 11 a.m.–1:45 p.m
Saturday, Dec. 14: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15: 8–10 a.m.—Santa's Magical Morning (additional ticket required); 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Week of Dec. 16–22
Monday, Dec. 16: The Children's Museum is closed
Tuesday, Dec. 17: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 19: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 20: 1:30–4:45 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21: 8–10 a.m.—Santa's Magical Morning (additional ticket required); 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 22: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Dec. 23 & 24
Monday, Dec. 23: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.,
Tuesday, Dec. 24: 10 a.m.–1:45 p.m. (The Children's Museum closes at 2 p.m.)

Special Events

Shown below is our Nice List full of indoor winter events—some featuring the Big Guy himself! Join us in creating lasting family memories with your family.

Visit with Santa

Visit Santa Nov. 29–Dec. 24, 2024!

Photo options

Hours

Special Events

Santa's BIG Snowball Fight

Visit Santa

Santa's Magical Morning