Santa’s Magical Morning

Santa’s Magical Morning 

A Special Holiday Experience for the Whole Family 

Dec. 12, 13, or 19, | 8–10 a.m. | Ticket Required 

Santa has landed at the museum once again for a morning of magical traditions. Discover the enchanting sights of WinterFaire and race down the thrilling WinterSlide. Don’t miss a commemorative family photo with Santa and an indoor snowball fight with Santasaurus Rex. Santa’s Magical Morning is an experience for all ages.

Limited capacity – advance ticket purchase required 

Enjoy exclusive early access to the museum’s most festive attractions—before we open to the public! 

• Glide down the WinterSlide, our giant indoor snow slide experience.

• Discover the enchanting sights and sounds of our WinterFaire exhibit. 

• Explore pop culture through the years in our American POP! exhibit.

• Take a family photo with Santa on your own device or purchase a professional photography package. 

• Make holiday keepsakes.

• Join our one-of-a-kind Santasaurus Rex for a snowball fight to end the event. 

• WinterFaire 

• WinterSlide 

• American POP! 

• Visit with Santa space

• Sunburst Atrium and Mezzanine 

Food for additional purchase will be available and well as for families to enjoy food and drink in the area next to Santa's Visit Space on the second floor Mezzanine. Check back here soon for a full menu. 

• There are three magical dates to choose from! Be sure to select the correct date when registering.
  • Saturday, December 12
  • Sunday, December 13
  • Saturday December 19

• Everyone ages 2 and older must register for this event. 

• This event does not include nonmember museum admission. If you have purchased tickets to the museum or have a membership, you are welcome to stay in the museum after the events ends at 10 a.m.