The Museum of Catholic Art & History is planning events related to the Advent and Christmas seasons starting later this month.
An exhibit featuring nearly 500 Nativity scenes from throughout the world will be on display starting Nov. 25 and extending through Jan. 9 at the museum, located at 257 E. Broad St. in downtown Columbus across to St. Joseph Cathedral.
A special night with St. Nicholas is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 6, the traditional date of the saint’s feast on the Church’s calendar, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The evening will include photos with St. Nicholas, who will be handing out a gift; stories of Advent and Christmas traditions; and refreshments. Guests also can view the Nativity scenes on display in the museum.
The cost for the St. Nicholas night is $8 per person and $40 for families of six or more. Children under age 3 are admitted free.
Free parking will be available behind the cathedral, and there will be security on site.
General hours for the museum during Advent and Christmas to view the Nativity exhibit are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment.
The museum, formerly the Jubilee Museum and Catholic Cultural Center, reopened in The Catholic Foundation’s building across from the cathedral on Nov. 9, 2021. It had been closed since August 2019 because of deteriorating conditions at its previous location, the former Columbus Holy Family School, and because of the pandemic.
For more information, visit www.catholicmuseum.org or catholicmuseumcolumbus on Facebook, or contact the museum via phone at 614-618-4030 or email at info@catholicmuseum.org.