# Victorian Christmas Showcase at Strawberry Hill Museum

> Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time.

- When: Nov 7 – Jan 24 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Strawberry Hill Museum & Cultural Center, 720 N 4th St, Kansas City, KS 66101
- Ages: All ages (Children under 6 free)
- Price: $10 adults / $5 children (ages 6-12) / Free for kids under 6
- Organizer: Strawberry Hill Museum & Cultural Center
- Official page: https://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Perched on the scenic bluffs overlooking downtown Kansas City from Kansas City, Kansas, the historic Strawberry Hill Museum & Cultural Center presents its annual Victorian Christmas Showcase. Set inside an authentic 1887 Queen Anne Victorian brick mansion, each ornate parlor and bedroom is individually decorated by ethnic cultural societies representing Croatian, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, and Russian heritages. Families walk through rooms adorned with authentic European nativity scenes, intricate straw and blown-glass tree ornaments, hand-embroidered holiday linens, and sparkling Victorian evergreen boughs. Costumed docents share fascinating cultural holiday stories, while the museum’s charming tearoom serves traditional warm fruit strudels, povitica walnut bread, hot spiced tea, and cocoa, providing an enriching historical holiday excursion.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Due to the historic 1887 architecture, narrow hallways and stairs are present; baby carriers or umbrella strollers recommended inside.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Comfortable parlor chairs on the main floor and modern restrooms with changing tables located in the adjoining cultural center wing.
• Age Suitability: Wonderful for school-age children, history-loving families, and multi-generational family groups.
• Sensory Tips: Gentle, low-noise historic atmosphere with quiet acoustic folk music, warm antique lighting, and inviting smells of fresh baked strudel.

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