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Victorian Christmas Tours at the Cottage


  • Carriage House 23 West Maple Street Lombard, IL, 60148 United States (map)

Experience the Magic of a Victorian Christmas!

Step back in time and discover how families celebrated Christmas during the Victorian era at the Lombard Historical Society's beautifully decorated Victorian Cottage Museum!

Explore the traditions that helped shape the holidays we know today, from Christmas trees and handmade ornaments to festive gatherings and family customs. Enjoy a guided tour through the Cottage, decorated for the holiday season.

Special Saturday Tours: A Victorian Family Christmas

Saturdays offer something extra special! Join a costumed docent for a fun, family-friendly Christmas tour filled with holiday traditions, stories, and a little Victorian Christmas magic.

Children and adults alike will discover how Victorian families prepared for the holidays, decorated their homes, and celebrated the season. With engaging stories and a festive atmosphere, these special tours are a wonderful way for families to experience Christmas past together.

Tour Schedule:

  • Wednesdays & Fridays: Traditional Victorian Christmas Tours

  • Saturdays: Special Family-Friendly Christmas Tours with a Costumed Docent

  • Tour Times: 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM

Special Holiday Schedule

  • Saturday, December 5: No daytime tours as we prepare for Jingle Bell Jubilee. Join us that evening for A Victorian Christmas at LHS! Special evening tours begin at 5:45 PM.

  • Tuesday, December 22: Special Christmas tours at 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM.

  • Wednesday, December 23: Special Christmas tour at Noon.

Location: Victorian Cottage Museum, 23 W. Maple Street, Lombard
Admission: $5 for ages 12 and older | Free for children under 12

Advance registration is encouraged. Space is limited for each tour.
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