Young couple looking at a lithograph - antique show preview party

Antiques & Artisans Show Preview Party

Friday, May 2 | 5:30 - 8:30pm

Join us for an exclusive preview!

Enjoy an exclusive first look – and a chance to secure that perfect find – among the treasures available for sale. Plus, guests who attend the Preview Party on Friday can return to enjoy the Antique Show and everything else the Museum has to offer on Saturday, May 3 – for FREE!

Event Sponsors:

2025 AS Preview Party sponsor logo - Armbruster Capital Management
2025 AS Preview Party Sponsor - MM Development

FREE access to the Antiques & Artisans Show!

Did you know? Guests who join us for our Antiques Preview Party on Friday, May 2nd, will get FREE access to join us for the Antiques & Artisans Show the following day – Saturday, May 3rd! Scope out your prized finds, enjoy the atmosphere of the Preview Party, then come back in the morning for a full day of fun! 

Exclusive Gallery Talk: Color Me Calico

Join curator Brandon W. Brooks in the John L. Wehle Gallery at 7pm for an exclusive guided tour of our latest fashion and textile exhibit, “Color Me Calico: A Taste for Prints & Parties.”  This incredibly colorful exhibit will direct guests through the world of America’s first everyday cotton fabric. Explore garments for men, women, and children rendered in a rainbow of color, complemented by 19th-century imagery, prints, and ephemera. Step into a world of technicolor at this curator-led exhibit debut talk!

Ticket Information

Buy online and save! Tickets purchased after Thursday May 1 will be an additional $5.

Museum Members: $25 before May 2nd; $30 May 2nd online & onsite. 

General Public: $30 before May 2nd; $35 May 2nd online & onsite. 

FAQs

Is there ample parking?

Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum. Please leave the first two bays available for handicapped parking. 

Where do I check in?

Check-in will be through the Admissions tunnel, at the front of the Museum. 

How do I show my purchased tickets?

Please have your ticket(s) either printed out OR pulled up on your phone screen and ready for scanning for quick and easy check-in. Pro-tip: take a screenshot of each of your tickets to have ready and pulled up on your phone screen! Please note: Wifi can sometimes be spotty at the front of the Museum. 

Is this event rain or shine?

Yes! This event is rain or shine. The Museum will only cancel in case of a severe weather emergency.

How should I dress?

Please dress accordingly for the predicted weather conditions, and wear comfortable shoes for walking. 

Are service animals welcome?

Yes! Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification. 

Is guest transport available for this event?

Yes, guest transport will be available during this event.

Will an ATM be available for this event?

Yes, the ATM will be located in the Meeting Center Lounge. 

What if I need a refund for my ticket?

We’re sorry to hear that you’re not able to attend! Tickets may be refunded only up to 7 days prior to the event date and are strictly non-transferable by date, entry time, or program. 

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