109 Danforth St
Portland, ME 04101
USA
Christmas at Victoria Mansion
During the holiday season, many of our community’s leading and up-and-coming florists, designers, artists, and fellow non-profit organizations use the backdrop of the Mansion’s interior design to create unique decorations that emulate Victorian-era splendor. Now in its fourth decade, this annual event welcomes thousands of visitors each year from the end of November through the beginning of January.
2023 Season Theme: Colors of the Season
This year, our designers have found inspiration in the Colors of the Season, as well as colors from within the Mansion itself! Join us for a self-paced tour of the Mansion from November 24, 2023 – January 7, 2024 to see the house decked out in colorful seasonal splendor.
In addition to our decorated house tours, we are pleased to host the return of two favorite events: Night of the Nutcracker with Portland Ballet on Sundays, December 3rd and 10th, and Mr. Dickens and His Carol, performed by British actor Andrew Harris on Saturday, December 2nd in a special presentation for A Christmas Carol‘s 180th anniversary. In place of our “Stories on the Staircase” series this year, we are offering a brand new program for our youngest visitors, their stuffed animals, and their caregivers: a Ruffi Stuffie Sleepover! Learn more about this family event on our Events page.
Tickets are available on our Plan Your Visit page. Victoria Mansion is closed Mondays during the holiday season. Closed 12/25 and 1/1, closing early 12/24 and 12/31. We highly recommend advance registration for weekends and rainy days to ensure you can visit at the time you want.
Our Designers
Our team of decorators donate their time, talent, and materials. Thank you to our 2023 Colors of the Season designers:
- Emerald City Design (Danny R. Hatt, Don Chouinard & Marcedas Hatt-O’Toole)
- Harmon’s Floral Company (Dan Kennedy & Jennifer Miller)
- Dan Gifford
- Saco Museum Festival of Trees Design Committee (Theresa Ruel)
- Clipper Merchant Tea (Melinda Thomas)
- Chevaughn Marie Designs
- Maine Irish Heritage Center
- Robert Parker & Charles Powell
- Sarah Coughlin Fine Art
- Dawn Hachey
- Victoria Mansion Docent Committee
Season Details
Victoria Mansion is closed from November 1st-23rd, 2023 as we prepare for our holiday season.
Join us for “Colors of the Season,” our 2023 holiday season of tours, starting Friday, November 24, 2023.
Ticket prices:
Adults: $19.25
Senior citizens (62+): $17.25
College students: $8.00 with valid student ID
Students age 6-17: $6.00
Children under 6: Free
Family rate: $41.75
– Family Rate applies to 2 adults and up to 5 children age 6-17 of the same household
Museums for All – tickets for SNAP/EBT cardholders: $2.00 with valid ID and EBT card, good for up to 4 tickets
Victoria Mansion members: Free
All tickets reflect a small service charge to defray costs of our ticketing service.
Tickets are available on our Plan Your Visit page.
For groups of 10 or more, please see our Group Tours page before booking.
Victoria Mansion is open for our holiday season from November 24th-January 7th.
Victoria Mansion is closed on Mondays, and on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Holiday season tours will run on the hour and half-hour starting at 10am, with the final admission at 3pm.
The final admission on 12/24 and 12/31 is at 12pm.