While both parking lots are open, only the Thompson Exhibition Building at the North Entrance will be open for admittance. The South Parking Lot is 3/10 of a mile from the Thompson Exhibition Building. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a shuttle circulating from the South Parking Lot to the North Entrance between 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The reindeer will be present for all three days of Wintertide from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. You can meet St. Bernard dogs on Saturday and Newfoundlands on Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. On Monday, you can meet horses from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

This event offers both indoor and outdoor experiences. Animal experiences, games, and the ice sculpting demonstration will be outside, while the planetarium shows, theatrical performances, story time, and crafts will be indoors. Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern has indoor and outdoor seating.

From 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, people on the Autism spectrum or with sensory-processing challenges and their families/caregivers are invited to experience limited Wintertide offerings before the festival opens during a sensory-friendly hour. Offerings include meeting reindeer and horses, playing lawn games, making crafts, visiting the Children’s Museum, and listening to a story. Pre-registration is required for the sensory-friendly hour.

From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on all three days of Wintertide, the “Make a Clay Canoe” activity is located in a quieter area of the Museum. To access this space, follow the signs to the building behind the Meeting House (#3 on map).

The Museum is currently operating under the winter campus model, which means that grounds beyond Stone’s Store (#43 on map) and the Charles W. Morgan are closed for the season. The spaces and exhibits up to this point, including the Charles W. Morgan, are open.

Food and beverages (alcohol and non-alcohol) are available throughout the event at Propeller Cafe in the Thompson Exhibition Building (#1 on map) and at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern (#16 on map), which is open 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and is centrally located on the Museum grounds. Please note, food and beverages are not allowed inside exhibits or on ships.

Your ticket is good for all three days of Wintertide, so attend whichever day(s) work for you!

In the case of dangerous road conditions, a notice will be posted on the website and social media. Please check for updates. Your ticket is good for all three days of Wintertide. In the case of rain, certain outdoor activities may be cancelled, however there are many indoor activities to enjoy at Wintertide.