Pabst Mansion
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Experience the Enchantment of “Christmas at the Pabst Mansion”

 

By - Oct 24th, 2025 10:30 am

Ticket sales began on October 22nd for Pabst Mansion’s famed Christmas festivities. As the holiday season approaches, the historic Pabst Mansion, a 20,000-square-foot architectural masterpiece, is delighted to announce the launch of its highly anticipated annual Christmas at the Pabst Mansion. Set to begin on November 20th and continue through January 4th, a visit to the iconic home filled with holiday cheer is sure to be a highlight of the holiday season for visitors of all ages.

Pabst Mansion, originally built in 1892 as the opulent residence of beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst and his wife Maria, transforms into a magical wonderland for Christmas. The Mansion comes alive with the spirit of the season, featuring dozens of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and an array of stunning holiday displays.

Highlights of “Christmas at the Pabst Mansion” include:

  • Self-Guided Holiday Tours: Explore the mansion’s breathtaking Flemish Renaissance Revival architecture and design, characterized by high-ceiling rooms, ornate woodwork, and an extensive art collection bedecked with holiday décor from floor to ceiling.
  • Twilight Tours: Experience the Mansion’s allure in the evening hours with self-guided twilight tours offered from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays, starting November 28th until January 3rd (excluding holiday eves). These tours offer a picturesque holiday ambiance with live music and seasonal adult beverages available, including Glühwein (hot German mulled wine) and warmed pecan whiskey cider.
  • Holiday Mimosa Tours: Delight in the only guided tour during the holiday season at 9:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as at 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. Each ticket includes a sparkling mimosa, making these tours a perfect way to start your day during the holiday season.
  • Family-Centered Sunday Afternoons: Father Christmas will visit the Mansion from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays November 30th through December 21st, along with a special visit on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ticket Information:

Self-guided tours are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday (last entry at 3:00 p.m.) and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday through January 5th. Tickets are:

  • $22 for adults
  • $20 for students, seniors, and military
  • $15 for children (ages 6-17)
  • Free for children 5 and under and members

Self-guided Twilight Tours will be offered at:

  • $28 for adults
  • $26 for students, seniors, and military
  • $13 for members

Seasonal adult beverages will be available, along with live musical performances.

Holiday mimosa tours will be available at the same prices as twilight tours, with a mimosa included in the ticket price. Please note that these are the only guided tours offered during the holiday season.

Family afternoons, including appearances by Father Christmas, will be available from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. November 30 – December 21, with a special Christmas Eve appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are:

  • $22 for adults
  • $20 for student/senior/military
  • $15 for children (ages 6-17)
  • $10 for children (3-5)
  • Free for children 2 and under, and members

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit pabstmansion.com. Join us in celebrating the magic of “Christmas at the Pabst Mansion” and create cherished memories with your loved ones in the enchanting surroundings of this historical gem.

ABOUT THE PABST MANSION

Pabst Mansion, Inc., a registered non-profit organization located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates a vital house museum that preserves the legacy of the Pabst family and their impact on the citizens, history, and culture of the Greater Milwaukee community. The Mansion, completed in 1892 for beer baron Frederick Pabst, hearkens back to Milwaukee’s Gilded Age, an era when the city became known as a beer capital.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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