‘Christmas at the Museum’ features holiday decorations and activities

The Monroe News
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Throughout December, the Monroe County Museum System is featuring “Christmas at the Museum” with a variety of decorations and activities.
Throughout December, the Monroe County Museum System is featuring “Christmas at the Museum” with a variety of decorations and activities.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Monroe County Museum, 126 S. Monroe St.

In celebration of the holiday season, the Monroe County Museum System is featuring “Christmas at the Museum” with a variety of decorations and activities.

Saturdays: Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

Visitors can stop in and make a pomander to take home. During the Victorian era, homemade fruit pomanders were decorated with cloves and ribbons and became a Christmas tradition. The activity is free, and no appointment or experience is required.

Letters to Santa: Deadline Dec. 9

There’s still time to write a letter to Santa. Templates are available at the museum and online at www.monroecountymuseum.com. Anyone wishing to send a letter to the North Pole can drop off their Santa letter anytime through the museum’s mail slot. Letters with a return address will receive a response.

Toys for Tots: Deadline Dec. 16

The museum is supporting Toys for Tots. New, unwrapped toys can be placed in the collection box inside the museum’s main hall.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, log on to the museum’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MonroeMuseums or call 734-240-7780.

Throughout December, Victorian decorations will be on display at the Monroe County Museum.
Throughout December, Victorian decorations will be on display at the Monroe County Museum.
Brightly wrapped packages, a miniature village collection and toy train can be found under the Christmas tree at the Monroe County Museum's "Christmas at the Museum."
Brightly wrapped packages, a miniature village collection and toy train can be found under the Christmas tree at the Monroe County Museum's "Christmas at the Museum."
Throughout December, the Monroe County Museum will feature a variety of holiday decorations.
Throughout December, the Monroe County Museum will feature a variety of holiday decorations.
The Monroe County Museum System is featuring “Christmas at the Museum” with a variety of decorations and activities.
The Monroe County Museum System is featuring “Christmas at the Museum” with a variety of decorations and activities.
Marcel the Muskrat is ready for the holidays at the Monroe County Museum.
Marcel the Muskrat is ready for the holidays at the Monroe County Museum.
Throughout December, a collection of vintage Santas can be found at the Monroe County Museum's "Christmas at the Museum."
Throughout December, a collection of vintage Santas can be found at the Monroe County Museum's "Christmas at the Museum."
Letters to Santa templates are available at the Monroe County Museum and online at www.monroecountymuseum.com.
Letters to Santa templates are available at the Monroe County Museum and online at www.monroecountymuseum.com.
Decorated trees and holiday displays are featured at the Monroe County Museum's "Christmas at the Museum."
Decorated trees and holiday displays are featured at the Monroe County Museum's "Christmas at the Museum."
A miniature Christmas village and operating toy train are just some of the holiday decorations on display at the Monroe County Museum.
A miniature Christmas village and operating toy train are just some of the holiday decorations on display at the Monroe County Museum.

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