Tampa’s favorite holiday tradition returns with the 44^th Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll!  What began as a three-day candlelight tour in 1982 has grown into a spectacular and cherished holiday tradition. We invite visitors to step back in time to enjoy the celebration of Christmas at a Gilded Age grand hotel.
 
With a variety of enchanting displays in each exhibit room, the 44th Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll is sure to create lasting memories.  Peek at one special Christmas morning as experienced by President Theodore Roosevelt and his family. Explore the true meaning of the holiday as hotel staff members take time from their duties to prepare gifts for needy local families. 
 
Delight in the display of antique ornaments and Santa figurines. View authentic goosefeather trees and period fashions. Decorations include visitor favorites from years past as well as new marvels that are sure to amaze.  

Stroll Days and Hours:
November 28 - December 23 (closed December 24-26)
10 am - 5 pm Sun.to Thurs.
10 am - 8 pm Fri. to Sat.

Prices: 
Adults $20
Seniors $18 (65+)
Youth $14 (4-18)
Infant $0 (0-3)
Discount Days ($2 off admission): November 25, 26, December 2, 3, 9, 10 

Christmas Stroll Events

Live Music
Friday, November 28 - Saxophonist Matt Weihmuller & Jazz band
Saturday, November 29- Saxophonist Matt Weihmuller & Jazz band
Friday, December 5– Classical Guitarist John Barr
Saturday, December 6 – Harpist Damara
Friday, December 12 – Harpist Damara
Saturday, December 13 – Classical Guitarist John Barr
Friday, December 19 – Classical Guitarist John Barr
Saturday, December 20 – Harpist Damara
Saturday, December 27 – Classical Guitarist John Barr

“Twas the Night Before Christmas” Poem Reading
Visitors can attend a reading of the classic Christmas poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” presented by one of the Tampa Bay Hotel Casino’s traveling performers every Saturday at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.

Horse and Carriage Rides
Take a magical horse and carriage ride around the historic grounds of the magnificent old Tampa Bay Hotel.
Saturday, Dec. 20 & Sunday, Dec. 21



Limited parking is available immediately in front of the Museum. If these spaces are full, the Rick Thomas Parking Garage, located on the corner of North Boulevard and North A Street, offers free parking for Museum visitors. Designated spaces are located next to ramps at the north end of Plant Hall and at the back of the building for visitors with disabilities. For a link to the campus map, . 

For large group visits of 10 people or more, please contact us at 813.254.1891 to make your reservation.

Proceeds from the Victorian Christmas Stroll fund museum restoration and preservation projects, as well as educational programming.

Graciously underwritten by: