Join Yale Chicago as we enjoy the Griffin MSI’s Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival to kick off the beloved Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights exhibit. Take in the spectacle of more than 50 twinkling holiday trees, each decorated to represent a different country, and displays representing international seasonal celebrations of light, like Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali and more.

The switch on our four-story Grand Tree at 11 a.m. with Santa Larry, the first Black Santa to spread holiday cheer at the Mall of America.

Museum members: FREE
Non members- Adult (12+):  $25.95
Non member-children:          $14.95

Parking at Museum - Non Members: $22
The entrance is located at the northwest corner of the building, at E. 57th Street and S. Cornell Drive.

We will meet in front of Stans Donuts located on the mezzanine to the right of the escalators from the entrance floor.

For tickets: https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/exhibits/christmas-around-the-world

Also, please click here to register and let us know you're coming.

Contact Board Member Kathryn Finney with any questions.