The Wylie House Museum hosts dozens of events each year, most of which are free and open to the public. Check back here and/or on the IU Libraries calendar for regular updates.
Wylie House Events
Upcoming Events
Four Days! Dec. 12 & 13; Dec. 19 & 20; 10am-4pm
Celebrate the season with us! Step into the warmth and charm of 19th-century holiday traditions at the historic Wylie House Museum, beautifully adorned with fresh garlands and greener for four days this December.
Free Traditions Tours are offered on Friday and Saturday, December 12–13 and 19–20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours begin every hour on the hour, with the final tour starting at 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but registering for Garlands & Greenery Tours is strongly encouraged.
Each guided tour offers a glimpse into holiday customs of the past, featuring festive history and personal stories from the Wylie family. Before or after your tour, be sure to visit the Education Center next door for cookies, hot cider, and all-ages craft activities, available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Be sure to catch our special musical guests as well! No registration needed. Drop in to enjoy their talents.
Friday, 12/12 from 1:30-2:00 IU's Hooshir A Cappella
Friday, 12/12 from 2:00-2:30 IU’s Resting Pitch Face (RPF) a cappella
Saturday, 12/13 from 10:30-11:30 harpist, Julianne McCollough
Saturday, 12/13 from 2:00-2:30 IU's Ladies First a cappella
Friday, 12/19 from 1:30-2:30 cellist, Freeman Moser
Saturday, 12/20 from 10:30-11:30am cellist, Sophie Lyman
Saturday, 12/20 from 2-3:30 Victorian Carolers
Saturday, 12/20, 3-4:00 Horseshoe Bend String Band (in the Education Center/barn)
Recurring Event
Please Note: Crafternoons in December are paused. Please join us for crafting activities as part of our Garlands & Greenery events on Saturdays, 12/13 & 12/19.
Saturdays, 11am-2pm
Drop in for a free hands-on activity guided by our IU student staff.
Activities change monthly and are historic or nature themed.
Wylie House tours are free and offered every hour on the hour from 10am-4pm (last tour beginning at 3pm). The 2pm Saturday tours are especially family-friendly. Make a craft and take a tour with us.