Enjoy treasures from Christmas past at The National Christmas Center!
Until its permanent home is ready, visitors can now enjoy over 18,000+ square feet of nostalgic Christmas décor in lights, trees, stores and renowned artifacts at the National Christmas Center which is housed a short distance from Stone Gables Estate. Seventeen-foot-tall, real-life buildings with artistic architectural features depict the streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania as they were in the 1950’s. Featured storefronts include a walk-in Woolworth's Store, a Boy’s Toy Store, a Girl’s Toy Store, the Sweet Shoppe featuring Klein Chocolates, Miesse Candies, Byers Bakery, and much more!
Peer in the windows of shops which include Joe – The Motorists’ Friend, Eichhorn’s Store for Men, Watt and Shand, Dave Barton’s Barbershop, The Train Store, and more!
Old favorites such as the animated Tudor Towne which tells the story of forgiveness, a “choir” of over 900 Gurley candles, Pennsylvania handmade Byers’ Choice carolers, Santa’s, over 1,000 nativities from around the world depicted in their native culture, and much more will bring back many nostalgic memories and joys of childhood gone by.
Enjoy treasures from Christmas past at The National Christmas Center!
Until its permanent home is ready, visitors can now enjoy over 18,000+ square feet of nostalgic Christmas décor in lights, trees, stores and renowned artifacts at the National Christmas Center which is housed a short distance from Stone Gables Estate. Seventeen-foot-tall, real-life buildings with artistic architectural features depict the streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania as they were in the 1950’s. Featured storefronts include a walk-in Woolworth's Store, a Boy’s Toy Store, a Girl’s Toy Store, the Sweet Shoppe featuring Klein Chocolates, Miesse Candies, Byers Bakery, and much more!
Peer in the windows of shops which include Joe – The Motorists’ Friend, Eichhorn’s Store for Men, Watt and Shand, Dave Barton’s Barbershop, The Train Store, and more!
Old favorites such as the animated Tudor Towne which tells the story of forgiveness, a “choir” of over 900 Gurley candles, Pennsylvania handmade Byers’ Choice carolers, Santa’s, over 1,000 nativities from around the world depicted in their native culture, and much more will bring back many nostalgic memories and joys of childhood gone by.
Enjoy treasures from Christmas past at The National Christmas Center!
Until its permanent home is ready, visitors can now enjoy over 18,000+ square feet of nostalgic Christmas décor in lights, trees, stores and renowned artifacts at the National Christmas Center which is housed a short distance from Stone Gables Estate. Seventeen-foot-tall, real-life buildings with artistic architectural features depict the streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania as they were in the 1950’s. Featured storefronts include a walk-in Woolworth's Store, a Boy’s Toy Store, a Girl’s Toy Store, the Sweet Shoppe featuring Klein Chocolates, Miesse Candies, Byers Bakery, and much more!
Peer in the windows of shops which include Joe – The Motorists’ Friend, Eichhorn’s Store for Men, Watt and Shand, Dave Barton’s Barbershop, The Train Store, and more!
Old favorites such as the animated Tudor Towne which tells the story of forgiveness, a “choir” of over 900 Gurley candles, Pennsylvania handmade Byers’ Choice carolers, Santa’s, over 1,000 nativities from around the world depicted in their native culture, and much more will bring back many nostalgic memories and joys of childhood gone by.
The National Christmas Center Experience
The National Christmas Center Experience
New This Year!
Dolph Gotelli Displays
New this year! is a magnificent display by artist Dolph Gotelli. Gotelli has worked as a guest curator and exhibition designer for museums and galleries throughout the nation, including The American Craft Museum in New York, The Los Angeles Craft and Folk Art Museum, The Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento and in alternate spaces in such flagship stores as Neiman-Marcus (Dallas) and Macy’s (San Francisco). His work has been reviewed in scores of publications including Artweek, American Craft, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle and Casa Bella. He has also been featured on “CNN,” “Good Day, New York,” and “Good Morning, America.”
Internationally known as “Father Christmas,” due to his collecting of vintage Christmas objects, toys, dolls, and ephemera, Gotelli has designed many holiday exhibitions using his collections of dolls and toys in elaborately detailed tableaux that allow each viewer to imagine a personal story or memory. His installations, known for their imaginative and whimsical content, combine strong design concepts with dynamic visual imagery. His exhibitions have been featured in Smithsonian, House Beautiful, Christian Science Monitor, Visual Merchandising and Store Design, Disney Channel Magazine and in the Italian Design magazine, MCM.
New This Year!
Dolph Gotelli Displays
New this year! is a magnificent display by artist Dolph Gotelli. Gotelli has worked as a guest curator and exhibition designer for museums and galleries throughout the nation, including The American Craft Museum in New York, The Los Angeles Craft and Folk Art Museum, The Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento and in alternate spaces in such flagship stores as Neiman-Marcus (Dallas) and Macy’s (San Francisco). His work has been reviewed in scores of publications including Artweek, American Craft, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle and Casa Bella. He has also been featured on “CNN,” “Good Day, New York,” and “Good Morning, America.”
Internationally known as “Father Christmas,” due to his collecting of vintage Christmas objects, toys, dolls, and ephemera, Gotelli has designed many holiday exhibitions using his collections of dolls and toys in elaborately detailed tableaux that allow each viewer to imagine a personal story or memory. His installations, known for their imaginative and whimsical content, combine strong design concepts with dynamic visual imagery. His exhibitions have been featured in Smithsonian, House Beautiful, Christian Science Monitor, Visual Merchandising and Store Design, Disney Channel Magazine and in the Italian Design magazine, MCM.
The National Christmas Center Experience
New This Year!
Dolph Gotelli Displays
New this year! is a magnificent display by artist Dolph Gotelli. Gotelli has worked as a guest curator and exhibition designer for museums and galleries throughout the nation, including The American Craft Museum in New York, The Los Angeles Craft and Folk Art Museum, The Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento and in alternate spaces in such flagship stores as Neiman-Marcus (Dallas) and Macy’s (San Francisco). His work has been reviewed in scores of publications including Artweek, American Craft, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle and Casa Bella. He has also been featured on “CNN,” “Good Day, New York,” and “Good Morning, America.”
Internationally known as “Father Christmas,” due to his collecting of vintage Christmas objects, toys, dolls, and ephemera, Gotelli has designed many holiday exhibitions using his collections of dolls and toys in elaborately detailed tableaux that allow each viewer to imagine a personal story or memory. His installations, known for their imaginative and whimsical content, combine strong design concepts with dynamic visual imagery. His exhibitions have been featured in Smithsonian, House Beautiful, Christian Science Monitor, Visual Merchandising and Store Design, Disney Channel Magazine and in the Italian Design magazine, MCM.
Over 18,000 square feet of nostalgic Christmas décor in lights, trees, stores, and more
17-foot-tall buildings replicate the streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania decked out in 1950’s Christmas themes.
Sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas tantalize the senses and awaken the memories of times gone by.
Fully animated Tudor Towne tells the story of forgiveness to young and old alike.
A “choir” of over 900 Gurley Candles on display from the 1950’s reminds us of simpler times gone by as they are poised to sing their praises to the Lord.
Pennsylvania handmade Byers' Choice carolers fill a storefront to overflowing as they stand ready to sing songs of Christmas
New to the National Christmas Center collection is the toy soldier boy’s toy store with over 5,000 hand-painted toy soldiers on display and part of the world's finest collection of brass and wood models of ships, planes, trains and automobiles. Included is the world-class Titanic builder’s model which is 22 feet long, 9 feet tall, weighing 5,500 lbs., with over 8 miles of fiber optic lighting.
Also new to the National Christmas Center collection is Anastasia's Doll Emporium, a collection of some of the finest dolls and dollhouses from around the world.
Antiques abound throughout the National Christmas Center, from Santa's and nativities, to scales, popcorn machines, barber chairs, and much, much more.
Architectural features on each building are works of art in themselves.
Over 18,000 square feet of nostalgic Christmas décor in lights, trees, stores, and more
17-foot-tall buildings replicate the streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania decked out in 1950’s Christmas themes.
Sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas tantalize the senses and awaken the memories of times gone by.
Fully animated Tudor Towne tells the story of forgiveness to young and old alike.
A “choir” of over 900 Gurley Candles on display from the 1950’s reminds us of simpler times gone by as they are poised to sing their praises to the Lord.
Pennsylvania handmade Byers' Choice carolers fill a storefront to overflowing as they stand ready to sing songs of Christmas
New to the National Christmas Center collection is the toy soldier boy’s toy store with over 5,000 hand-painted toy soldiers on display and part of the world's finest collection of brass and wood models of ships, planes, trains and automobiles. Included is the world-class Titanic builder’s model which is 22 feet long, 9 feet tall, weighing 5,500 lbs., with over 8 miles of fiber optic lighting.
Also new to the National Christmas Center collection is Anastasia's Doll Emporium, a collection of some of the finest dolls and dollhouses from around the world.
Antiques abound throughout the National Christmas Center, from Santa's and nativities, to scales, popcorn machines, barber chairs, and much, much more.
Architectural features on each building are works of art in themselves.
Over 18,000 square feet of nostalgic Christmas décor in lights, trees, stores, and more
17-foot-tall buildings replicate the streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania decked out in 1950’s Christmas themes.
Sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas tantalize the senses and awaken the memories of times gone by.
Fully animated Tudor Towne tells the story of forgiveness to young and old alike.
A “choir” of over 900 Gurley Candles on display from the 1950’s reminds us of simpler times gone by as they are poised to sing their praises to the Lord.
Pennsylvania handmade Byers' Choice carolers fill a storefront to overflowing as they stand ready to sing songs of Christmas
New to the National Christmas Center collection is the toy soldier boy’s toy store with over 5,000 hand-painted toy soldiers on display and part of the world's finest collection of brass and wood models of ships, planes, trains and automobiles. Included is the world-class Titanic builder’s model which is 22 feet long, 9 feet tall, weighing 5,500 lbs., with over 8 miles of fiber optic lighting.
Also new to the National Christmas Center collection is Anastasia's Doll Emporium, a collection of some of the finest dolls and dollhouses from around the world.
Antiques abound throughout the National Christmas Center, from Santa's and nativities, to scales, popcorn machines, barber chairs, and much, much more.
Architectural features on each building are works of art in themselves.
Dates:
Starting November 24, 2024 and running until
January 4, 2025
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Open to the public select dates in November, December, and January
Rates:
- Adults (18+) = $22
- Child (5-17) = $12
- Child (4 and under) = Free
- Bus tours please call 717-902-9791
Note: The National Christmas Center is wheelchair accessible; however, the shuttle may not be handicap accessible. If you have accessibility needs, please leave a note in "Comments" when booking.
Open to the public select dates in November and December.
Please call for more information 717-902-9791
Dates:
Starting November 24, 2024 and running until January 4, 2025
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Open to the public select dates in November, December, and January
Rates:
- Adults (18+) = $22
- Child (5-17) = $12
- Child (4 and under) = Free
- Bus tours please call 717-902-9791
Note: The National Christmas Center is wheelchair accessible; however, the shuttle may not be handicap accessible. If you have accessibility needs, please leave a note in "Comments" when booking.
Open to the public select dates in November and December.
Please call for more information 717-902-9791
Dates:
Starting November 24, 2024 and running until January 4, 2025
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Open to the public select dates in November, December, and January
Rates:
- Adults (18+) = $22
- Child (5-17) = $12
- Child (4 and under) = Free
- Bus tours please call 717-902-9791
Note: The National Christmas Center is wheelchair accessible; however, the shuttle may not be handicap accessible. If you have accessibility needs, please leave a note in "Comments" when booking.
Open to the public select dates in November and December.
Please call for more information 717-902-9791
Parking & Address:
Pre-purchase tickets online
Location for shuttle services for transportation for the National Christmas Center:
48 Industrial Road, Elizabethtown PA, 17022. Please Park in the parking lot, load the coach bus and take a 5-minute trip to the National Christmas Center. Shuttles will be running every half hour.
Duration:
There is a lot to see! We recommend that you allow approximately two hours for your museum experience. Picture taking is permitted.
Comfort Facilities:
There is a lot to see! We recommend that you allow approximately two hours for your museum experience. Picture taking is permitted.
Disclaimers:
- Parking for the National Christmas Center is off site. Limited handicap parking for those in wheel chairs is available upon request. Please call 717-902-9791.
- No smoking or pets are allowed on shuttle buses or in the museum.
- By purchasing a ticket, you agree to allow Stone Gables Estate and/or its representatives to use any photos taken for promotional or advertising purposes. You also consent to a subscription to our e-newsletter.
- By purchasing a ticket, you agree to allow use of any photos taken for promotional or advertising purposes. Also consents to receiving email promotions.
- You are responsible for any lost or stolen items.
- Admission includes access to National Christmas Center Only.
Weather Cancelations:
To find out if we have cancelled any event due to inclement weather, keep a close eye on your email, check our social media, and/or please call 717.902.9791. Related refunds will be issued within 7-10 days.
Parking & Address:
Pre-purchase tickets online
Location for shuttle services for transportation for the National Christmas Center:
48 Industrial Road, Elizabethtown PA, 17022. Please Park in the parking lot, load the coach bus and take a 5-minute trip to the National Christmas Center. Shuttles will be running every half hour.
Duration:
There is a lot to see! We recommend that you allow approximately two hours for your museum experience. Picture taking is permitted.
Comfort Facilities:
There is a lot to see! We recommend that you allow approximately two hours for your museum experience. Picture taking is permitted.
Disclaimers:
- Parking for the National Christmas Center is off site. Limited handicap parking for those in wheel chairs is available upon request. Please call 717-902-9791.
- No smoking or pets are allowed on shuttle buses or in the museum.
- By purchasing a ticket, you agree to allow Stone Gables Estate and/or its representatives to use any photos taken for promotional or advertising purposes. You also consent to a subscription to our e-newsletter.
- By purchasing a ticket, you agree to allow use of any photos taken for promotional or advertising purposes. Also consents to receiving email promotions.
- You are responsible for any lost or stolen items.
- Admission includes access to National Christmas Center Only.
Weather Cancelations:
To find out if we have cancelled any event due to inclement weather, keep a close eye on your email, check our social media, and/or please call 717.902.9791. Related refunds will be issued within 7-10 days.
Parking & Address:
Pre-purchase tickets online
Location for shuttle services for transportation for the National Christmas Center:
48 Industrial Road, Elizabethtown PA, 17022. Please Park in the parking lot, load the coach bus and take a 5-minute trip to the National Christmas Center. Shuttles will be running every half hour.
Duration:
There is a lot to see! We recommend that you allow approximately two hours for your museum experience. Picture taking is permitted.
Comfort Facilities:
There is a lot to see! We recommend that you allow approximately two hours for your museum experience. Picture taking is permitted.
Disclaimers:
- Parking for the National Christmas Center is off site. Limited handicap parking for those in wheel chairs is available upon request. Please call 717-902-9791.
- No smoking or pets are allowed on shuttle buses or in the museum.
- By purchasing a ticket, you agree to allow Stone Gables Estate and/or its representatives to use any photos taken for promotional or advertising purposes. You also consent to a subscription to our e-newsletter.
- By purchasing a ticket, you agree to allow use of any photos taken for promotional or advertising purposes. Also consents to receiving email promotions.
- You are responsible for any lost or stolen items.
- Admission includes access to National Christmas Center Only.
Weather Cancelations:
To find out if we have cancelled any event due to inclement weather, keep a close eye on your email, check our social media, and/or please call 717.902.9791. Related refunds will be issued within 7-10 days.
