Exhibit Essentials
- Ages:
- This exhibit is suitable for all ages.
- Location:
- Main Level, Museum-Wide
Museum Map - Tickets:
- Included with Museum Entry
Nobody does the holidays like MSI. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind seasonal celebration by joining us for Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light, a Chicago tradition which began in 1942 with a single tree dedicated to the Allies of World War II.
As always, the Museum’s 45-foot Grand Tree takes center stage in the Rotunda with more than 30,000 lights and 1,000 ornaments, surrounded by more than 50 smaller trees beautifully decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities to represent their various cultures and holiday traditions. Stroll through the trees, enjoy intermittent falling “snow” and savor the performances on the Holiday Stage. School choral groups perform during the week, and ethnic song and dance performances take place on the weekends in conjunction with the exhibit.
- Museum Hours
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- Extended hours through Labor Day:
Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Extended hours through Labor Day:
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Exhibit Guide
Get the "Christmas Around the World" and "Holidays of Light" exhibit guide, including the events, hours, a map and activities. (PDF file)