# Christmas at the Pabst Mansion: Gilded Age Holiday Tour > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 19 – Jan 5 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Pabst Mansion, 2000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233 - Ages: All ages (Children 5 and under free) - Price: $23 adults / $15 youth (ages 6-15) / Free for children 5 and under - Organizer: Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, Inc. - Official page: https://www.pabstmansion.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/milwaukee/activities/christmas-at-the-pabst-mansion-gilded-age-holiday-tour--listing-853b6d64d2b47db7aeff8d40 ## About Step back into Victorian elegance at Milwaukee's historic 1892 Pabst Mansion during Christmas at the Mansion. Each holiday season, this 20,000-square-foot Flemish Renaissance Revival landmark is lavishly decorated from top to bottom by southeastern Wisconsin's premier interior designers, florists, and cultural artists. Families taking the self-guided holiday tour will discover dozens of uniquely themed Christmas trees, antique toy displays, evergreen garlands draped across grand mahogany staircases, and historic holiday vignettes across three opulent floors. Children receive an interactive scavenger hunt guide that challenges them to spot hidden holiday ornaments and architectural details throughout the historic rooms. Festive music resonates through the mansion, creating an enchanting trip through Milwaukee history. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Due to historic preservation, strollers must be parked in the Visitor Center; baby front-carriers or slings are recommended. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated visitor pavilion next door offers comfortable seating, accessible restrooms, and diaper-changing tables. • Age Suitability: Welcomes all ages; historic scavenger hunt engages elementary children while parents admire period craftsmanship. • Sensory Tips: Soft recorded period carols and warm, incandescent holiday lighting provide a calm, intimate indoor atmosphere. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival & Jingle Bus Tour](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival-and-jingle-bus-tour--listing-647a8a2d6574dc4e67f882b2) — Nov 19 – Jan 1 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Pere Marquette Park & Downtown Milwaukee · All ages · From $5 · checked Nov 5. 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