Festival of Trees & Traditions

Thursday, December 4–Sunday, December 14 Thursdays & Fridays | noon–5pm Saturdays & Sundays | 10am–5pm Thursday, December 11 | noon–7pm Each year, community members, artists, and organizations donate trees and holiday decorations that transform the museum into a dazzling winter wonderland. Donated creations are for sale and profits support the museum’s programs and special exhibitions. Bring home the holiday cheer or give your purchase to a local charity. Click here to learn more about the Festival of Trees & Traditions…

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December 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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5 – 27

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Thursday, December 4–Sunday, December 14

Thursdays & Fridays | noon–5pm

Saturdays & Sundays | 10am–5pm

Thursday, December 11 | noon–7pm

Each year, community members, artists, and organizations donate trees and holiday decorations that transform the museum into a dazzling winter wonderland. Donated creations are for sale and profits support the museum’s programs and special exhibitions. Bring home the holiday cheer or give your purchase to a local charity. Click here to learn more about the Festival of Trees & Traditions and to view the full program lineup.

A $5 fundraising surcharge is added to all museum admissions during Festival of Trees & Traditions. Registration encouraged.

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The Bruce Museum proudly presents iCreate 2025, our annual juried exhibition showcasing exceptional artistic talent from high school students across the region. Now in its 17th year, this celebrated exhibition transforms our gallery into a vibrant showcase of emerging creativity, featuring works selected from hundreds of submissions representing dozens of schools throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Major support for iCreate 2025 is generously provided by an anonymous donor, with additional support from the CT Department of Economic and…

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iCreate 2025: Annual Juried Exhibition of High School Talent

The Bruce Museum proudly presents iCreate 2025, our annual juried exhibition showcasing exceptional artistic talent from high school students across the region. Now in its 17th year, this celebrated exhibition transforms our gallery into a vibrant showcase of emerging creativity, featuring works selected from hundreds of submissions representing dozens of schools throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Major support for iCreate 2025 is generously provided by an anonymous donor, with additional support from the CT Department of Economic and…

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