An inspiring exhibition featuring more than 40 animal portraits taken by National Geographic photographer and Explorer Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark provides visitors with the unique opportunity to come face to face with animals from the Photo Ark project.
On sale now through November 22.
Order a beautiful wreath expertly handcrafted with greens from the MSV gardens. Limited quantity available!
Now–February 13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Save $5 per admission ticket when you purchase your tickets online.
Tuesday, November 2—Wednesday, December 29
Free for artists of all ages and organized by the MSV, the coloring sheet for this year’s First Night Winchester Coloring Contest is inspired by the National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition and First Night's 35th anniversary!
Wednesday, December 1 or 15 • 10 a.m.–noon
Homeschool students ages 8 and older will have fun making these small holiday decorations for their home.
Sundays, December 5–26 • noon–6 p.m. Tuesdays, December 7–28 • 4–7:30 p.m.
Get ready for winter by making your own jelly jar snow globe in the MSV Makerspace Studio!
Tuesday, December 7 • 2–4 p.m.
Enjoy tea, savory delights, and desserts as MSV Curator of Collections Nick Powers presents an illustrated program about holiday traditions at Glen Burnie.
Thursday, December 9 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Teens ages 13 and older will meet guest artist Sharon Fisher as she shares and talks about her work, experiences, and adventures as a nature and wildlife photographer.
Friday, December 10 • 2 Workshops Available: 1–2:30 p.m. or 4–5:30 p.m.
Participants will design and create holiday tabletop centerpieces using greenery from the MSV gardens.
Saturday, December 11 • 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will learn tips for observing wildlife, identify plants and animals, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk the Trails at the MSV.
Saturday, December 11 • 1 or 3 p.m.
Get into the swing of the season with Big Band hits and holiday music from the Yesterday Swing Orchestra.
Wednesday, December 15 • 2–4 p.m.
Learn the basics of crochet while making fingerless gloves! Participants will use a crochet hook and chunky yarn to create a pair of gloves perfect for keeping you warm this winter.
Saturday, December 18 or Tuesday, December 21 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Ages 5 and older will look closely at the faces of the animals in the National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition, then use glue and wood to make an animal photo transfer to take home.
Thursday, December 31 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Celebrate this New Year’s Eve tradition at the MSV with balloon animals and presentations from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center!
Give a Year of Fun!
MSV Members receive FREE year-round general admission, FREE admission to Gardens at Night concerts, FREE gallery talks, FREE Afternoon Concerts, discounted registration to workshops and programs, and so much more!