Enjoy treasures from Christmas past at The National Christmas Center!

Until its permanent home is ready, visitors can now enjoy over 18,000+ square feet of nostalgic Christmas décor in lights, trees, stores and renowned artifacts. The National Christmas Center is housed a short distance from Stone Gables Estate. Seventeen-foot-tall, real-life buildings with artistic architectural features depict the streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania as they were in the 1950’s. Featured storefronts include a walk-in Woolworth's Store, a Boy’s Toy Store, a Girl’s Toy Store, the Sweet Shoppe featuring Klein Chocolates, Miesse Candies, Byers Bakery, and much more!

Peer in the windows of shops which include Joe – The Motorists’ Friend, Eichhorn’s Store for Men, Watt and Shand, Dave Barton’s Barbershop, The Train Store, and more!

Old favorites such as the animated Tudor Towne which tells the story of forgiveness, a “choir” of over 900 Gurley candles, Pennsylvania handmade Byers’ Choice carolers, Santa’s from around the world, over 1,000 nativities depicted in their native culture, and much more will bring back many nostalgic memories and joys of childhoods gone by. Two new Tudor Town Displays.

Enjoy the National Christmas Center collection, the Toy Soldier store with over 5,000 hand-painted soldiers as part of the world’s finest collection of brass and wood models including ships, planes, trains, and automobiles. See the Anastasia’s Doll Emporium, a collection of the finest dolls and dollhouses around the world. Antiques such as Santa’s, scales, popcorn machines, barber chairs, and more will bring back fond memories of yesteryear.

Another must-see display is the world-class builder's model of the Titanic located in the Titanic Museum. The Titanic model is 22 feet long, 9 feet tall, and weighs 5,500 lbs. It has eight miles of fiber optic lighting and was constructed according to the original plans of the original Titanic ship. This is a one of a kind display with original plans and photos.

Enjoy a magnificent display by artist Dolph Gotelli. Gotelli has worked as a guest curator and exhibition designer for museums and galleries throughout the nation, including The American Craft Museum in New York, The Los Angeles Craft and Folk Art Museum, The Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento and in alternate spaces in such flagship stores as Neiman-Marcus (Dallas) and Macy’s (San Francisco). His work has been reviewed in scores of publications including Artweek, American Craft, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle and Casa Bella. He has also been featured on “CNN,” “Good Day, New York,” and “Good Morning, America.” Internationally known as “Father Christmas,” due to his collecting of vintage Christmas objects, toys, dolls, and ephemera, Gotelli has designed many holiday exhibitions using his collections of dolls and toys in elaborately detailed tableaux that allow each viewer to imagine a personal story or memory. His installations, known for their imaginative and whimsical content, combine strong design concepts with dynamic visual imagery. His exhibitions have been featured in Smithsonian, House Beautiful, Christian Science Monitor, Visual Merchandising and Store Design, Disney Channel Magazine and in the Italian Design magazine, MCM.

The Christmas store is open! Souvenirs available for purchase.

For more information about the National Christmas Center, please visit our website.

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Dates:

Monday-Saturday beginning November 21, 2025 - January 3, 2026. Closed Sundays, November 24, November 25, November 26, November 27, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day

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Hours of Operation

10am-4pm

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Rates:

• Adults (18+) = $22
• Child (5-17) = $12
• Child (4 and under) = Free
• Bus tours please call 717-902-9791

Note: The National Christmas Center is wheelchair accessible; however, the shuttle may not be handicap accessible. If you have accessibility needs, call 717-902-9791 or email us at info@stonegablesestate.com.

• You will receive complementary access to our Christmas Village at Ironstone Ranch. *Our Christmas Village will be open November 28, November 29, December 13, and December 20.

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Parking & Address: IMPORTANT!!

Location for shuttle services for transportation for the National Christmas Center: 48 Industrial Road, Elizabethtown PA, 17022. Please Park in the parking lot, load the coach bus and take a 5-minute trip to the National Christmas Center. Shuttles will be running every half hour.

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Duration:

There is a lot to see! We recommend that you allow approximately one to two hours for your museum experience. Picture taking is permitted.

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Comfort Facilities:

Restrooms are available in the museum.

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Weather Cancelations:

To find out if we have cancelled any event due to inclement weather, keep a close eye on your email, check our social media, and/or please call 717.902.9791. Related refunds will be issued within 7-10 days.

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Disclaimers:

• Parking for the National Christmas Center is off site. Limited handicap parking for those in wheel chairs is available upon request. Please call 717-902-9791.
• No smoking and no pets are allowed on shuttle buses or in the museum.
• By purchasing a ticket, you agree to allow Stone Gables Estate and/or its representatives to use any photos taken for promotional or advertising purposes. You also consent to a subscription to our e-newsletter.
• Stone Gables Estate and/or its representatives are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Admission DOES NOT include access to the Star Barn as there will be private events in the Star Barn.

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About Stone Gables Estate:

Stone Gables Estate is home to the historic Ironstone Ranch, The Star Barn Village, St. Michael’s Vineyard, the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad, the Herr’s Mill Covered Bridge, and much more. The property encompasses 280 scenic acres and includes a working horse ranch along with numerous settings other event settings.

Stone Gables Estate is a Biblical, faith-based ministry/business. Its mission is to donate 100% of its' net profits to aid abandoned children worldwide through Brittany’s Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. "Events with a Purpose". For more information about Stone Gables Estate, check out our website!

For Assistance:

Please email us at info@stonegablesestate.com or call 717-902-9791. We experience a very high call and email volume due to Christmas inquiries. We will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.