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Christmas Tree Galleria in Caspian, MI
Caspian • Michigan • Nov. 28 – Dec. 13, 2026
For two weeks every holiday season, more than fifty Christmas trees, each one decorated by local families, clubs and businesses, fill the Iron County Historical Museum in Caspian. It's the Christmas Tree Galleria, and it's been an Iron County tradition for 37 years.
NOV. 28 – DEC. 13
The 2026 Galleria at the Iron County Historical Museum
37TH YEAR
One of Iron County's longest-running holiday traditions
50+ TREES
Each one decorated by friends and neighbors
60+ BASKETS
In the gift basket raffle, worth $50 to $500 and up
This Year
Christmas Tree Galleria 2026: “A Star Spangled Christmas!”
The 37th Christmas Tree Galleria runs November 28 through December 13, 2026. This year's theme is "A Star Spangled Christmas!", part of the museum's year-long celebration of America's 250th birthday.
It's the museum's biggest fundraiser of the year, and it keeps the heat on through the winter. Walk the rows of trees, buy a few raffle tickets for the gift baskets, and see what's new this year: holiday decorations outside on the museum grounds.
Opening day, November 28, is also Small Business Saturday, so it's a good day to shop local while you're in town.
Stay In Iron County
Where to Stay for the Christmas Tree Galleria
The Galleria
What to Expect at the Christmas Tree Galleria
- The trees. More than fifty of them, every one decorated by local families, clubs and businesses, and no two alike. Some decorators come back year after year.
- The basket raffle. More than sixty gift baskets, worth from $50 to $500 and up. Raffle tickets go on sale November 2, in person, by phone or online.
- Something warm. Last year there was a coffee and hot chocolate bar, home-baked goodies and holiday music while you walked.
- Family Night. Last year's Family Night had crafts, games, a photo booth, a mailbox for letters to Santa, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves.
Plan Your Visit
Christmas Tree Galleria Hours, Tickets and Location
- Where: the Iron County Historical Museum, 100 Brady Avenue, Caspian, just south of Iron River.
- When: November 28 to December 13, 2026. Check with the museum for daily hours. Last year it was open longer on weekdays and shorter on weekends.
- Cost: walking through the Galleria has been free in past years. The raffle tickets are what raise the money.
- Raffle tickets: on sale from November 2. Stop in, call, or buy online.
- Family Night and Santa: details for 2026 are still to come. Call the museum before you plan around a Santa visit.
- Call ahead: (906) 265-2617. Iron County runs on Central time.
The Museum
Iron County Historical Museum
Twenty-five buildings and more than a hundred exhibits make it one of the largest outdoor museums in the U.P., known as the Log Cabin Capital of Michigan. The outdoor exhibits open June through September, so come back in summer.
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Winter in Iron CountyQuestions
Christmas Tree Galleria: Common Questions
When is the 2026 Christmas Tree Galleria in Caspian?
November 28 through December 13, 2026, at the Iron County Historical Museum. It's the 37th year.
Where is the Christmas Tree Galleria?
At the Iron County Historical Museum, 100 Brady Avenue in Caspian, Michigan, just south of Iron River.
Is the Christmas Tree Galleria free?
Walking through has been free in past years. The museum raises its money through the gift basket raffle. Call (906) 265-2617 to confirm for 2026.
How do I buy Christmas Tree Galleria raffle tickets?
Tickets go on sale November 2. You can stop in at the museum, call, or buy online.
Will Santa be at the Christmas Tree Galleria?
Mr. and Mrs. Claus came to Family Night last year. The 2026 Family Night details haven't been posted yet, so check with the museum before you go.
What is the 2026 Galleria theme?
"A Star Spangled Christmas!", celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Start Planning
Plan a Holiday Weekend in Iron County
Come opening weekend for Small Business Saturday, walk the trees, buy a handful of raffle tickets, and stay the night. The Northwoods look their best with a little snow on them.
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