National Christmas Center
New Location:
Stone Gables Estate
1 Hollinger Lane
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-902-9791
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The National Christmas Center has Re-Opened!
In January 2018 the National Christmas Center in Paradise, PA closed. However, the museum contents were sold and carefully transported to Stone Gables Estate, and the new National Christmas Center re-opened in November 2021 at the Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown, PA.
Welcome to the National Christmas Center
At the National Christmas Center life-sized indoor exhibits capture the magic of Christmas memories, its history, and Christmas traditions throughout the year!
“Journey to Bethlehem” (total environmental experience);
Explore Tudor Towne animated storybook village,
Santa’s Workshop,
Toyland train mountain (under a giant Christmas tree!),
1950’s Woolworth’s re-creation
and more! Gift shop on site/online.
Handicap accessible/seating throughout.
Check Out Our Christmas Events Happening at Stone Gables Estate
Christmas Light Drive-Thru
Stone Gables Estate invites you to experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features over 800,000+ brilliant LED lights and expressions of the Christmas message. Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your loved ones from the comfort of your vehicle.
Santa Express
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a Festive and narrated train excursion through the center of Stone Gables Estate on the fully decorated Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad. Featured is a replica of an 1868 steam locomotive, pulling replicas of an 1848 Pioneer Coach and a mid-1860’s Combine & Day Coach.
National Christmas Center
Santa arrives the day after Thanksgiving and visits Thursdays – Sundays through December 24th. Life-sized indoor exhibits capture the magic of Christmas memories, history, and traditions: Woolworth’s 5&10, walk-through animated storybook village, “Journey to Bethlehem”, Christmas around the World, and more! Gift shops on-site. Seating available throughout.
Christmas Dinner and Show
Get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner while listening to top notch performers! Arrive early and enjoy the Christmas Light Drive-Thru which is included with your Christmas dinner purchase. Stroll through the illuminated Star Barn Village. Browse a variety of gifts and souvenirs at The Sower and The Seed Shoppe, are available for purchase.
The Christmas Village
Winter Wonderland Train Excursion
A narrated winter wonderland tour of Stone Gables Estate with special guests! Treat yourself and your loved ones to a winter wonderland and narrated train excursion through the center of Stone Gables Estate on the fully decorated Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad. Featured is a replica of an 1868 steam locomotive, pulling replicas of an 1848 Pioneer Coach and a mid-1860’s Combine & Day Coach.
National Christmas Center
New Location:
Stone Gables Estate
1 Hollinger Lane
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-902-9791