Santa Claus will be making a very special appearance at the Ainsley House on Friday, November 25th, 2011 from 10am to1pm. Don't miss the chance to take your photo with Santa or to give him your Christmas wish list. Santa will be checking his naughty and nice list while sitting inside the Ainsley House living room waiting for boys and girl of all ages to come and get their picture taken with him. Bring your own camera. Fees: $5 for Museum members / $10 for general public.

Decorated November 17th - December 18th, 2011

Teas December 5th through 14th, 2011 just added a new date: Saturday Dec. 3rd!

Open Houses Thursday Dec. 15th and Sunday, Dec. 18th, 2011

In November, the historic Ainsley House will be transformed into a warm, enchanting celebration of the holidays around the world. The 15 rooms in the Ainsley House will be decorated by interior designers, house stagers and decorators to create a memorable holiday delight. The Museum Foundation will open its popular Holiday Boutique and house tours beginning Thursday, November 17th, 2011

The Museum Foundation's anticipated Holiday Tea & Tours will be held daily from Dec. 5th through Dec. 14th. Guests are treated to a lovely tea in the Carriage House featuring delicate sandwiches and holiday sweets, followed by a guided tour of the decorated Ainsley House. The donation/fee for the Tea & Tour is $35 for general public or $30 for members. Reservations can be made starting September 1st for museum members and October 1st for the general public by calling 866-2119.

Our Open House events will take place on Thursday, Dec. 15th and Sunday, Dec. 18th from 5:30-8:00pm. Visitors take a self paced walk through the decorated Ainsley House and are treated to light appetizers in the Carriage House. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Ainsley House lit up for the night while enjoying a holiday shopping opportunity at the Holiday Boutique. Tickets are $10.00 for members and $15.00 for general public.