# A Christmas Story House & Museum Holiday Tours & Santa Visits

> Place to go for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Open on its own schedule
- Dates: Sun, Nov 15 – Sun, Jan 10
- Where: A Christmas Story House & Museum, 3159 W 11th St, Cleveland, OH 44109
- Ages: All ages (Fun interactive photo ops for the whole family)
- Price: $16 adults, $11 children (ages 3-12), free for children 2 and under
- Organizer: A Christmas Story House, Inc.
- Official page: https://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Step directly inside the beloved holiday classic at A Christmas Story House & Museum, situated in Cleveland's historic Tremont neighborhood. Restored to its exact 1983 movie appearance, the house allows families to interactively tour Ralphie Parker's childhood home. Kids can hide in the cupboard underneath the kitchen sink, pretend to decode secret radio messages in the upstairs bathroom with a Little Orphan Annie decoder pin, and pose next to the famous glowing Leg Lamp proudly displayed in the front parlor window. Across the street, the official museum houses iconic movie props, including Ralphie's Red Ryder BB gun, Randy's snowsuit, costumes, and behind-the-scenes photographs. During the holiday season, special visits from Santa Claus and holiday gift shopping in the museum store complete the visit.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Museum gift shop and welcome center are barrier-free; the historic house has exterior steps and narrow interior stairs; baby carriers are recommended inside the house.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern, climate-controlled family restrooms with baby changing counters located inside the Museum Gift Shop building.
• Age Suitability: Entertaining for all ages, from nostalgic parents and grandparents to kids discovering the movie for the first time.
• Sensory Tips: Interactive rooms allow children to touch props and sit on furniture; crowd sizes peak on December weekends, so morning visits offer the calmest experience.

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