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UTICA, N.Y. — If you’re eager to embrace the holiday spirit, Munson Museum of Art offers traditions that fits easily into any schedule.
The annual decorating of the museum’s Fountain Elms in a Victorian Yuletide style has started and features seasonal decorations inspired by the past.
This display will continue through Jan. 5.
The annual Victorian Yuletide exhibition in the Fountain Elms at Munson is back!
On Dec. 12, the museum in downtown Utica will host a festive open house, complete with horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate and cookies.
Attendees have the chance to discover what the holiday season was like in the 1800s.
The open house will take place from 5 to 7 p.m.
To jumpstart your holiday shopping, the inaugural Munson Art Market takes place on Dec. 12, running from noon to 7 p.m.
The market will showcase a variety of artisanal goods created by Pratt Munson students. It will also be open on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Root Court of the museum.
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Also on Dec. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., a wreath-making workshop will be offered.
Pre-registration is required for this class, with costs set at $25 for Munson members and $35 for the general public.
For those who are into festive music, the Half Moon Orchestra will perform a holiday concert in the museum’s Sinnott Family-Bank of Utica Auditorium.
This concert is free for Munson members, while public tickets are available for $15.
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Munson partnered with the Rescue Mission of Utica to assemble over 60 holiday gift bags. The museum community has also collaborated with the YWCA on its annual adopt-a-family program to support local families in need.
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