Arts and Entertainment

Hermitage Holiday Village

December 7 2024

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hermitage Museum and Gardens 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk, VA 23505 Price: Free, donations welcomed

 

Guests of all ages are invited to explore the Hermitage Museum & Gardens and participate in a delightful variety of indoor and outdoor activities designed to celebrate the spirit of the season! 

Mini-Gift Market
Shop for handmade items and one-of-a-kind pieces from our Mini Market featuring a handful of vendors from The Vault, our Museum Gift Shop! Vendors include Turnstone Jewelry, Andrea Lauryn Jewelry, Katherine Leanne Designs , Alodeuri Jewelry, HONEYLOCUST Supply Co. and SuperCompStudios.

Holiday Photo Sessions
11 am – 2 pm
Photographer Casey Scalf of Storybook Studios will be joined by Santa and Mrs. Claus to offer mini-photo sessions in the gardens! Guests will receive one complimentary digital image and will have the option to purchase additional photo packages directly from the photographer. Please note that photos will be first come, first served, and high demand may result in a lengthy wait.

Artist Holiday Tree Displays
Wander through the galleries to discover a selection of artist-decorated holiday trees, each one showcasing a new twist on the traditional holiday symbol.

Festive Entertainment
Gather around in the historical Music Room to hear a selection of merry performances on our 1914 Steinway piano.

Enjoy cheerful renditions of your favorite holiday carols performed by the talented students and instructors at Music Makers. Learn more about how the instructors at Music Makers share their love and passion for music with their one-of-a-kind music performance school.

Winter Garden Tours
Join Curator of Gardens, Phillip Riske, to explore the Hermitage Gardens.
Tours begin at noon + 2 pm.

Members’ Dessert Corner
Show your Hermitage Membership Card to indulge in a selection of complimentary desserts from Creative Catering and Yummy Goodness Catering Company. Not yet a member? Join or renew today at thehermitagemuseum.org

Parking

Limited parking is available on-site at the Hermitage. Additional street parking can be found throughout the surrounding neighborhood. Please be mindful of all parking signage, park legally, and ensure that your vehicle is not blocking driveways and walkways.

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