Victorian House Museum Opens Brightman Family Christmas Tours

The Victorian House Museum welcomed visitors to its Brightman Family Christmas display beginning December 5, transforming the 28 room, four floor mansion into a holiday showcase that will remain on view through December 31. Volunteers decorated each room for the Holidays at the Mansion presentation, and the house opened for tours with hours that vary by day. Sundays through Thursdays the museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays tours run from 1 to 8 p.m.

General admission for the seasonal tours is $10 for adults and $9 for seniors age 60 and older. Children under 12 are admitted free. The museum is located at 484 Wooster Road, Millersburg. Tickets were listed through the museum website with links on the event listing and at the museum during operating hours.

Seasonal exhibits at historic sites serve multiple community roles. They preserve and display local history, provide volunteer opportunities, and draw foot traffic that supports nearby shops and restaurants during a critical part of the winter economy. The Brightman Family Christmas display relied on volunteers to dress each room, an example of civic participation that helps keep admission costs relatively low while engaging residents of different ages.

At the same time the event highlights broader equity and public health considerations. Affordable pricing and free admission for young children reduce financial barriers for families. Historic houses often pose challenges for people with mobility limitations, so residents who use wheelchairs, rely on walkers, or have other accessibility needs may find participation harder unless specific accommodations are in place. As winter is a season for respiratory illnesses the indoor nature of house tours also calls for individual risk assessment, vaccination where appropriate, and staying home when ill to protect neighbors who are older or immunocompromised.

For those planning to visit, the exhibit offers a chance for seasonal connection and local cultural enrichment through the end of the month. The Victorian House Museum at 484 Wooster Road, Millersburg, operated the Brightman Family Christmas tours with the posted hours and admission through December 31. Tickets and further visitor information were available via the museum website and the event listing.