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Voelker Orth Museum in Flushing offers festive events, tours and workshops throughout December
Voelker Orth Museum in Flushing offers festive events, tours and workshops throughout December

Dec. 2, 2024 By Colum Motherway

The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden in Flushing are hosting a series of holiday events throughout December, offering a chance for New Yorkers to embrace the festive spirit.

The historic house museum and its award-winning garden, located at 149-19 38th Ave., invite visitors to include these events in their holiday plans.

On Sunday, Dec. 8, the museum will host its Holiday Historic House Tour from noon to 4 p.m. The museum will be decorated for the season, and musician Kenneth Gartman will lead a holiday sing-along at the piano. Attendees can enjoy hot cider, a cookie sampler, art on view, house tours, and a holiday sale featuring small gifts, plants, and 2024 honey.

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