2017 Season

By Emily on April 5, 2017 in featured slider with 4 Comments

We are now open for the 2017 season! More information can be found on our Plan a Visit page. We hope to see you soon!

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Santa Jim Yellig Receives the Sagamore of the Wabash Award

By Emily on February 7, 2017 in Special Events with 1 Comment

Raymond Joseph “Jim” Yellig has received the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, Indiana’s highest civilian honor. His legacy will be honored during a ceremony at the Santa Claus Museum & Village on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 11:00 am CT. The Hoosier Santas and honored guests will bestow the award to Yellig’s daughter, Pat Koch. […]

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Summer 2017 Internship Opportunity

By Emily on January 25, 2017 in News with No Comments

We are now accepting applications for our 2017 Summer Internship. This position will allow students interested in history to gain experience at a non-profit museum and national park site. The internship runs approximately 12 weeks and is compensated. Housing is also available. Click HERE for more information  

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Thank you Elves

By Emily on January 6, 2017 in News with No Comments

  In 2016, the Santa Claus Museum & Village welcomed hundreds of volunteer Elves who responded to tens of thousands of letters sent to Santa Claus. The Elf operation ran seven days a week, often lasting twelve or thirteen hours a day. We were thrilled to have scores of veteran Elves return to help Santa, […]

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A 1920s Night to Remember: Join us for a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

By Emily on January 4, 2017 in Special Events with 3 Comments

The Santa Claus Museum & Village and Team H-A-P-P-Y of Spencer County Relay for Life invite you to take a trip back to the 1920s and help solve a murder (while eating wonderful food and enjoying locally brewed beverages of course). Jest Mysteries, a group of professional actors from St. Louis, MO, will put on […]

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A Merry Little Christmas

By Emily on November 1, 2016 in Special Events with 4 Comments

The countdown to Christmas has begun and Santa’s Elves at the Santa Claus Museum & Village are anticipating a joyful holiday season in 2016. We are offering a stocking full of Christmassy events in December, including Christmas carols, storytelling, book signings, and more. Stop by and write your letter to Santa Claus or drop it […]

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But What If There’s No Chimney?

By Emily on November 1, 2016 in News with 3 Comments

  Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Do you know a child living in a house with no chimney? We’ve got something new for you! Santa’s Elves help Santa respond to letters sent from all over the world, and one of the most common concerns expressed in these letters is, “Santa we don’t […]

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All Hallows’ Eve Book Signing

By Emily on October 11, 2016 in Special Events with No Comments

We are pleased to announce that authors Sean McHugh and Katie McHugh Parker will be joining our All Hallows’ Eve celebration on October 29, 2016. They will launch their new book, A Broomsticks Christmas, here at the Santa Claus Museum & Village. From 2-4 pm CT, Sean and Katie will be onsite for a meet and greet […]

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Beware the Headless Horseman

By Emily on September 16, 2016 in Uncategorized with No Comments

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All Hallows’ Eve

By Emily on September 16, 2016 in A Day at the Museum Special Events with No Comments

    Halloween is our second favorite holiday, and this year’s All Hallows’ Eve event promises to be the best and spookiest yet. On October 29, 2016, we are hosting a book signing with Sean McHugh and Katie McHugh Parker to launch the new (and final) book in their wonderful children’s book series. In A […]

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