It’s finally the holiday season, and that means one thing! Fernbank Museum is welcoming back their winter wonderland, and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever before! Keep scrolling for all the details on Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World!
What is Winter Wonderland: Celebration & Traditions Around the World?
Every year, this special exhibit surrounds the Great Hall of the museum with two floors of gorgeously decorated trees and tons of cool display cases highlighting cultural celebrations, events ,and traditions from across the globe!
Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World tells stories contributed by local consulates and community partnerships, so you’re learning all about different cultures right from people who are a part of those cultures!
What should guests expect at Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World?
Guests can expect the museum to transform into a winter wonderland, full with arts, crafts, symbols and ornaments to celebrate, well… how we celebrate!
The beautiful atmosphere will definitely put you into the jolly holiday spirit! Popular winter holidays will be represented, along with traditions and celebrations that might be less well-known. The museum will represent a variety of secular and non-secular holidays from all over the world.
Expect breathtaking, educational, and fun displays celebrating traditions from:
- Japan
- Scotland
- Kenya
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Argentina
- Guatemala
- Canada
- Philippines
… along with so many more!
I’m in! Give me the details!
This season, you’ll be able to see “Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World” through your own exploration of the museum!
When: November 22nd, 2025 – Jan. 11th 2026
*during regular business hours
The wonderland will also be open on select evenings, when adult (21+) guests enjoy Fernbank After Dark! Ferbank After Dark is an incredible boozy night-at-the-museum experience you don’t want to miss!
And there’s even more fun to be had at Fernbank this holiday season!
And don’t miss out on WildWoods: AGLOW, a multi-sensory adventure of nature, glowing displays, and music that immerses visitors in the wonders of nature!
For all the details on “Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World” check out Fernbank’s website, right here!