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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Christmas Village at Bayou Bend with Santa and his reindeer

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 – Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017

05:30 PM – 10:00 PM
US/Central

 The beautifully lit Clio Garden leads you to the entrance of the Cristal Palace Spiegeltent.

The beautifully lit Clio Garden leads you to the entrance of the Cristal Palace Spiegeltent.

Discover an immersive Christmas experience at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. This year's Christmas Village is more exciting than ever! Get in the spirit of the holiday with carolers, Santa, a snowball-play area, holiday treats and art-making activities—and on eight nights—a live reindeer, all on 14 acres of gardens and art nestled in beautiful River Oaks.

(Closed 12/24, 12/25, 12/31)

About the Programs & Activities

• Step into the stained-glass Spiegeltent for seasonal music, holiday treats, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Don't miss the delightful, handcrafted model train that bustles around the Spiegeltent's sparkling Christmas tree.

• Inside the mansion—the fomer home of Ima Hogg—creative director Todd Waite stages a holiday-themed tour featuring live actors, theatrical effects, and Christmas decorations.

• Feel holiday cheer as caroling trio the MistleTones bring traditional holiday songs to Christmas Village.

• Meet Jingles, a live reindeer who visits on December 16–23! Kids can also go on a special scavenger hunt every day of Christmas Village to spot eight reindeer statues who have run away from Santa's sleigh.

• Let it snow! Toss some faux-snowballs in the Snowball Zone.

• Pick up a perfect gift or souvenir at shop stations around the grounds and inside the Spiegeltent.

• Enjoy fun activities for kids featuring festive music, programs, games, tours, and more.

• Stroll the grounds and take in the elaborate Christmas light displays.

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HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Wednesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday , 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Monday (Except selected holidays) | Closed.
    • Tuesday | Closed.
    • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day | Closed.
  • Admission

    ► Get tickets online or at any MFAH admissions desk. • Upgrade your admission ticket with a house tour! The tour adds just $5 to any ticket price. • Drinks for sale by credit card at the bar, and light refreshments, are available. Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. Christmas Village at Bayou Bend • Members: $13 adult (ages 13+), $8 youth (ages 5–12) • Nonmembers: $15 adult (ages 13+), $10 youth (ages 5–12) • Free for ages 4 & younger Premium Nights (December 10, 16–23, & 30, 2016) • Members: $16 adult (ages 13+), $10 youth (ages 5–12) • Nonmembers: $18 adult (ages 13+), $12 youth (ages 5–12) • Free for ages 4 & younger

Directions & Parking

  • Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens 6003 Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77007

Special Offers / Dining

Paolo Fronza, from Fellini Caffè, runs this sophisticated dining operation. Enjoy an array of Italian-inspired fare with a Texas flair, a European-style coffee bar, a kids menu, and much more at the MFA Café, located on the lower level of the Beck Building.

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