Museums & Makers Holiday Market

Strathmore’s Museums & Makers Holiday Market is a three-day holiday shopping event featuring museum shops and local artisans. Shoppers can find distinctive gifts while supporting nonprofit museums, artists, and Strathmore’s visual-arts programming, including its free exhibitions and free or low-cost companion programs.

The market is free to attend, with a suggested $10 donation that can be added during online RSVP or paid by cash or credit card at the door. Seasonal snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase.

When: Thursday through Saturday, November 12–14, 2026.

Showtimes: The market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

Tickets: Free. A suggested donation of $10 is encouraged. Visitors may RSVP with no donation by entering $0, or contribute any amount online or at the door.

Venue: The Mansion at Strathmore.

Participating Shops: Brookside Gardens, Hillwood Museum, President Lincoln’s Cottage, the George Washington Textile Museum, the Phillips Collection, and Woodend Nature Shop.

Participating Artists: Begoña Morton, Eileen Martin, Airen Hall, Jennifer Kahn Barlow, Martina Sestakova, Ellen White, Julie Gross, and Eunice Turner.

Dining: Seasonal snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Parking: Limited event parking is available in the Mansion Lot, with staff on site to help visitors navigate. Overflow parking is available in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage. Garage parking is free on weekends and costs $5.20 upon exit on weekdays.

Accessibility and Logistics: Strollers are not permitted at the market.