Each December, the Heurich House Museum in historic Dupont Circle curates DC’s only multi-day holiday market consisting of ALL local makers. For the first time ever in its 12 year history, this year’s Christmas Markt will be held for an entire week from Friday, December 6th to Friday, December 13th.
Stroll through the museum’s “Castle Garden” with a Glühwein in hand and find the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones from 60+ local small-scale artisan makers, and more. (See details below!)
... as part of Heurich MAKER MONTH
For the second year, Maker Month, a month-long showcase starting November 15th will feature Holiday House tours, artisan-led workshops, free craft stations, an interior design panel, and more, all culminating in the Christmas Markt.
CHRISTMAS MARKT IS AN INCUBATOR
Christmas Markt is DC’s longest running and largest incubator of local small-scale manufacturers. Over 1,000 local makers have utilized the markt as a growth point in their business’ trajectory. Christmas Markt proceeds fund a year of activities for the museum’s Urban Manufacturing Incubator program.
In 2024 the Heurich Urban Manufacturing Incubator:
- Helped found and manage fthe new DC Makers’ Guild, unifying over 100 local small makers to create a business environment which allows the industry to continue to grow and flourish.
- Hosted markets at no-cost to maker vendors, and planned a series of free educational programs for new makers, supporting the stability of over 200 businesses.
- Created new revenue generating opportunities by utilizing the museum for makers to host workshops with the public.
- Supported a full-time Incubator Program Director.
The Museum’s Urban Manufacturer Incubator program builds upon the 130 year legacy of craftspeople and makers at the Heurich House - those who designed, built, and decorated the historic home, and those who the museum has helped to elevate their crafts over the last decade.
How does the Christmas Markt incubate businesses?
Maker businesses generate the majority of their revenue during the last quarter of the year, with newer businesses being the most reliant on holiday season sales to make ends meet. During Christmas Markt, the Museum only works with “Beginner” and “Intermediate” businesses to help give them the best opportunities to have a successful year.
These businesses typically:
- have no additional employees,
- partake in no or minimal wholesale operations,
- are working towards generating a living wage through sales,
- cannot afford vendor fees in the city’s multi-week holiday markets.
Visitor faq
Tickets:
- “Weekend Market” tickets are good for entry any day Friday, December 6th - Sunday, December 8th.
- “Weekday Market” tickets are good for Tuesday, December 10th - Friday, December 13th.
- “All Access Pass” tickets are good for entry any day Friday, December 6th - Sunday, December 8th AND Tuesday, December 10th - Friday, December 13th.
- “Children” tickets are good for entry any day Friday, December 6th - Sunday, December 8th AND Tuesday, December 10th - Friday, December 13th.
- You may re-enter with your wristband.
- No, tickets do not include entry into the historic house.
- The historic house will be CLOSED Friday, December 6th - Sunday, December 8th.
- Ths historic house will be OPEN Tuesday, December 10th - Friday, December 13th. Tickets for a 30 minute tour of the first floor of the house will be sold only at the door - tour times and availability are not guaranteed.
- No, infants do not need a ticket to enter the Markt.
- The processing fee charged by Humanitix allows 100% of the ticket purchase to go supporting the museum. A portion of Humanitix fees are donated to charity.
- Together, Christmas Markt and Maker Month are the museum’s largest annual fundraiser, and they support our Urban Manufacturing Incubator program which provides services year long to local makers.
- No. If you’d like to request a special exception, please email tickets@heurichhouse.org.
Accessibility:
- Christmas Markt is held in the museum's Castle Garden, which has some stone and grass pathways - there are no stairs in the market. The bathroom is wheelchair-accessible.
- The Heurich House Museum building is handicapped-accessible and has an elevator.
- Please email tickets@heurichhouse.org with questions on accessibility or to request accommodations.
Experience:
- Visitors enter the Christmas Markt through the garden gate on New Hampshire Avenue NW. When you arrive at the Heurich House Museum (1307 New Hampshire Ave NW), proceed to the ticket booth at the front left of the building near the garden gate. You will check-in with pre-purchased tickets or purchase tickets at this booth for entry. Please have your ID ready.
- There is limited street parking in Dupont Circle, we recommend taking public transit when possible.
- The closest Metro stop is Dupont Circle, take the Dupont Circle South exit.
- Nearby bus routes include the D6.
- Christmas Markt is held in the museum's Castle Garden regardless of weather conditions.
- Yes, there will be portable restrooms located on Sunderland Place.
Yes, and reduced price tickets for children under 15 are available.
- No, only registered service animals are allowed.
- Strollers are not allowed within the markt. There will be a stroller parking area available inside the markt.
- Yes! If you need access to a changing table please locate a staff member (they will be wearing ID buttons), and they will escort you to the family restroom.
Food/Beverage:
- Food and refreshments (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase at the Markt. Follow us on Instagram for announcements about Food Truck vendors.
- Yes, with the exception of alcoholic beverages.
- Of course!
Vendors:
- Vendors will be announced by November 1st. Join our email list or follow-us on Instagram to stay up to date. Participating vendors vary each day, specific details will be released with the vendor announcement. You may use your wristband to re-enter multiple days.
- Vendor applications were due on September 1st, and all vendors have been chosen for this year’s market. Please follow @heurichchristmas on Instagram for information on next year’s applications opening in early 2025.
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