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Home for the Holidays Returns to Roberson Museum for its 70th Season

See the Lights, Trees, and Magic of a Binghamton Tradition November 21st through January 4th

By Kate Fletcher, Macaroni KID Binghamton Publisher November 10, 2024

Get ready for a magical holiday experience at the Roberson Museum's 70th Annual Home for the Holidays! This winter wonderland, located at 30 Front Street in Binghamton, NY, runs from November 21st through January 4th, offering tons of festive fun for the whole family.

More Than Just Trees

This year, over 125 sparkling trees will fill the museum, each one uniquely decorated by local businesses and organizations. Want to travel the world without leaving Binghamton?  The amazing International Forest features dozens of displays showcasing holiday traditions from all corners of the globe. And, don't miss the chance to see the stunning model train display, showcasing a 1950s era landscape of Binghamton, Johnson City, Owego, Endicott, and parts of Northern Pennsylvania.


Activities Galore

Admission includes tours of the beautifully decorated historic Roberson Mansion, happening every weekend. Catch live performances by talented local pianists, choirs, and more! On Saturdays, unleash your inner artist at Santa's Craftshop with fun, hands-on holiday crafts.

Extra Fun for Families 

Looking for a special holiday experience? Check out the winter-themed shows in Roberson's Link Planetarium. There's even a Breakfast with Santa on December 7th and an ornament painting workshop with handmade pieces from Roberson Clayworks on December 14th.

Holiday Shopping

Don't forget to visit the Roberson Museum Shop to browse the selection of unique and festive items. And for the crafty shopper, save the dates for the Roberson Clayworks December Studio Sale, featuring hundreds of hand-crafted ceramic pieces (open December 13th-15th & 20th-22nd). 

Looking for a gift that keeps giving year-round? Consider a family membership to Roberson Museum. It's an affordable way to give the gift of learning and fun, with reciprocal benefits at other museums nationwide.

Ready to join the fun?

Find a full schedule of events at roberson.org. Roberson Museum is open 11am-5pm Saturday-Wednesday and 11am-9pm Thursday-Friday. Admission ranges from FREE to $8 depending on age and membership status. They give discounts to EBT card holders and even offer Pay it Forward passes for free admission (available at the museum).



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