Festival of Trees & Traditions

Celebrate the season and support the Wadsworth during this major holiday fundraiser. Each year, community members, artists, and volunteers from local organizations decorate holiday trees and wreaths, turning the galleries into a winter wonderland. All items are for sale and profits support the museum’s special exhibitions, programs, and operating expenses. Bring home the holiday cheer or donate your purchase to a local charity.

Festival of Trees & Traditions is presented by the Friends of the Wadsworth Atheneum. All proceeds from this event fund the museum’s special exhibitions, educational programs, and operating expenses.

49th Annual Festival of Trees & Traditions
Hours

Thursday, November 30–Sunday, December 10
Noon–5 pm, daily (closed Monday–Wednesday)
Open until 7 pm on Friday, December 1 & Thursday, December 7

Admission

Members: $5
Hartford Residents: $5
Adults: $25
Seniors: $20
Students: $15
Youth (age 17 & under): $5

Please note: The prices above reflect a $5 fundraising surcharge that is added to all museum admissions during Festival of Trees & Traditions.

Groups of 10 or more will receive a discount by reservation only. To schedule a group visit, call (860) 838-4046 or email tours@thewadsworth.org.

Schedule of Entertainment

See it first at our Holiday Social!
Wednesday, November 29
6-9 pm
Celebrate the magic of the holidays on the opening night of our annual Festival of Trees & Traditions and be the first to see the museum adorned with stunning seasonal decorations that shine brighter after hours. Eat, drink, and be merry in your ugly holiday sweater! End the night with a viewing of the film Love Actually and leave with personalized winter holiday-themed  ornaments and greeting cards. Must be 21+ to attend. Cash bar. $25; $15 members. Tickets will be available via thewadsworth.org.