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Experience the extravagance and grandeur of a Victorian Christmas at the former 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel during the Henry B. Plant Museum’s Victorian Christmas Stroll. Allowing visitors a glimpse of Christmas past, the event runs every day from December 1st – 23rd, 10 am – 8 pm daily (last ticket sold at 7:30 pm).
During the Victorian Christmas Stroll, visitors will explore the Museum transformed by Christmas trees ranging in height from a few inches to more than 14 feet, 40,000 lights, and hundreds of feet of garland. Decorations include vintage fashions, antique toys, locally sourced items, and fanciful ornaments.
The Victorian Christmas Stroll celebrates the warmth and spirit of an old fashioned holiday. Complimentary cider and cookies will be served on the veranda each day while holiday music floats through the air. Guests can enjoy live music each evening from 6 pm – 8 pm.
The Museum Store is a treasure trove of unique gifts, including elegant jewelry, artwork and beautiful holiday accessories. Enjoy shopping in a unique Victorian atmosphere: the Museum Store is open from 10 am to 8 pm daily.
The Museum will host a number of special performances during the Victorian Christmas Stroll. Included are:
- December 1: Member Appreciation Day, Stroll Grand Opening
Featuring: Classical Guitar with John Barr (10 am – noon), Classical Harp with Damara Chaudhuri (1 – 3 pm). Free admission for Museum Members. 10% off all purchases in the Museum Store. Local vendors on the Veranda - December 1-16: Drop off your Letters to Santa!
- December 2, 9, 16, 23: Upstairs/Downstairs Live Theater, 2 pm
- December 9: Special Lecture History and Myths of Christmas Trees, Mary Miley Theobald, 3 pm
- December 16: Children’s Day at the Stroll, 10 am – 5 pm
Featuring: Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, The Paper Seahorse, The Tampa Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, paper crafting, story-time, and horse and carriage rides in Plant Park. - December 20: Music in the Museum, 11 am
Proceeds from the Victorian Christmas Stroll fund museum restoration and preservation projects, as well as educational programming.
