# Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at Griffin MSI > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 7 – Jan 3 · 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637 - Ages: All ages (infants 0–2 free; fully climate-controlled indoor museum with stroller accessibility, nursing stations, and elevators) - Price: Included with standard General Admission: Adults $25.95; Children (ages 3–11) $14.95; Children under 3 free; Griffin MSI Museum Members free. Advance ticket reservations recommended. - Organizer: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - Official page: https://www.griffinmsi.org/explore/whats-here/exhibits/christmas-around-the-world - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/christmas-around-the-world-and-holidays-of-light-at-griffin-msi--listing-ffcca70f997749c94fc93308 ## About A Chicago holiday tradition since 1942, the 84th annual Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light transforms the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) into an international winter wonderland. At the center of the Grand Rotunda towers the four-story, 45-foot Grand Tree, adorned with more than 30,000 twinkling lights and hundreds of glittering ornaments. Surrounding it is a vibrant forest of over 50 decorated trees and displays, each lovingly trimmed by volunteers from Chicago's diverse ethnic communities to showcase unique cultural customs, holiday folklore, and heritage crafts from across the globe. Magical simulated snow flurries gently cascade from the ceiling over the Grand Rotunda every 30 minutes, delighting children and creating unforgettable photo opportunities. In adjacent galleries, the Holidays of Light exhibit honors cultural holidays celebrated around the world during the winter solstice, including Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Visakha Puja Day, and St. Lucia Day. The exhibit is completely included with general museum admission, providing a warm, educational full-day outing. ## Similar picks in Chicago - [Willow Hill Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show 2026–2027](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/willow-hill-lights-drive-thru-holiday-light-show-2026-2027--listing-829ccf0b89b6427bc2b5c118) — Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM · Willow Hill Golf Course, Northbrook · From $40 · checked Oct 21. 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