This captivating exhibition of winter-themed prints from the permanent collection combines visual art with engaging photo opportunities and hands-on activities to bring the magic of the season to life and welcome the New Year.

Visitors to the exhibition will be treated to iconic American scenes from Currier and Ives (American 1834–1907), meticulous hibernal wood engravings by renowned New England artist Asa Cheffetz (American, 1896-1965), and a survey of snow-dappled Japanese woodblock prints by Andō Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858) and Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861). Though spanning time and geography, these prints highlight universal appreciation for the beauty of winter. After exploring the exhibition, guests can capture fun memories by taking photos inside a giant snow globe, craft their own delicate snowflakes, and collaborate with others to decorate festive trees, creating a warm and festive experience for all.

Image: American Homestead Winter, 1868, Currier & Ives (American, 1834 – 1907), hand-colored lithograph, Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield, MA, Gift of Lenore B and Sidney A. Alpert, supplemented with Museum Acquisition Funds, 2004.D03.360