Winter at WAM

Welcome winter and the holidays with new art, music, and events throughout the season. The Museum is transformed, November 24–January 7, with trees and holiday décor inspired by Faith Ringgold, Rembrandt van Rijn, and more.

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December 1–24, open seven days a week

Stop by the shop! Members receive a 20% discount in the Museum shop during the month of December. Not a Member? Join today!

A guest making a purchase at the shop

Grab lunch, surrounded by art

During your visit to the Museum, stop by our café. Members receive 10% off.

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Give the gift of year-round art

Members visit for free all year and gain special access, discounts, and more. Give a gift membership this holiday season, or join or renew for yourself!

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Events

A candle made of LEGO bricks

November 24–January 7

Calling all LEGO builders!

Lancaster Lobby

Stop by Lancaster Lobby to help us build a LEGO candle creation.

Merrimack Valley Ringers performing at WAM

Sunday, December 10

Musical performance: Merrimack Valley Ringers

2 pm
Renaissance Court
Free with admission

Get in the Christmas spirit with a spectacular chorus of bells, ringing out carols across the Renaissance Court.

Peter Sulski and a Neighborhood Strings music student performing together in the Renaissance Court

Sunday, December 17

Musical performance: Neighborhood Strings with members of the Worcester Chamber Music Society

2 pm
Renaissance Court
Free with admission

Renowned musicians Ariana Falk (cello) and Peter Sulski (viola) are joined by students from Worcester Chamber Music Society's Neighborhood Strings program.

Carlos Odria playing the guitar

Sunday, December 31

Musical performance: Carlos Odria Duo

2 pm
Renaissance Court

Carlos Odria (guitar) is joined by Hans Betancourth (saxophone/clarinet) for a rousing performance of Latin American folk music, Spanish flamenco, and jazz to welcome the New Year.

Chip Koser and his 'LOVE' ice carving from Winter at WAM Musicians from the Joy of Music Program performing at WAM

Sunday, January 7

Ice Carving

Beginning at 11:30 am

Watch an ice sculpture take shape, inspired by art now on view at the Museum. With Chip Koser, South Cape Ice Sculptures.

Musical performance: Worcester’s Joy of Music Program

2 pm
Renaissance Court

Bringing together music, community, and art, students from Worcester’s Joy of Music Program help us close out the season on the final day to see the Museum’s stunning holiday décor.