OPEN: WED – SUN | HOURS: 10 AM – 5 PM EST
Imagination transforms the season
December 2, 2026 through January 10,2027
About The Event
For generations, Tomie dePaola’s stories have transformed childhood. This winter, the legacy of dePaola’s imagination transforms the Currier Museum of Art into a space for wonder.
Explore the museum to discover six festive trees inspired by dePaola’s storytelling. With whimsical, hand-made decorations, each tree evokes a beloved book, from Strega Nona and Her Tomatoes to I Love You, Mouse.
There will also be a community tree in the Winter Garden and a complementary exhibition of dePaola’s illustrations and drawings.
Whether you are eight or 68, you will delight in this joyful journey through the stories that unite us. It’s your new cozy winter tradition to enjoy with friends and families.
When?
December 2, 2026
through January 10, 2027
Wednesday through Sunday,
10 AM to 5 PM
No additional cost! Galleries of Trees is included with general museum admission! Children under 12 always get into the museum for free with a paying adult. This family-friendly experience is designed for visitors of all ages.
Help us craft decorations!
The Currier will be hosting FREE crafternoons at participating local libraries this fall. Stay tuned to this page and the Currier event calendar for more information.
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Upcoming crafternoons:
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Wednesday, October 21 from 4 PM to 7 PM, Aaron Cutler Memorial Library, Litchfield, NH
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Sunday, October 25 from Noon to 3 PM, Concord Discovery Center Family Fright Fest
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Saturday, November 14 from 1 to 3:30 PM, Nesmith Library, Windham, NH
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Monday, November 21 from 10 AM to 1 PM, Merrimack Library, Merrimack, NH
