Pittock Mansion’s Annual Home for the Holidays promises to be Bigger and Better this year with a Decades Tour theme and a new Art Exhibit!  

Pittock Mansion will take visitors on an unforgettable journey through the golden years of the mansion on a decades-themed tour, spanning from the 1910s to the 1950s, when the magnificent mansion was home to the Pittock family across different generations. Opening alongside the holiday event is an inspiring exhibition on the life and art of Harry Wentz, who left a lasting legacy not only as a talented Portland artist but also as a mentor to many of the other 20th-century Portland artists.  

Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays, A Decades Tour opens to the public on November 17, 2025, and runs through January 11, 2026, at Pittock Mansion (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day). The Life and Art of Harry Wentz exhibit will also open on November 17, 2025, and be on display till April 19, 2026. During the holiday season, visitors can enjoy both experiences with a single admission ticket. 

As part of the expanded and reimagined version of the  Home for the Holidays  event, visitors can enjoy festive displays across nineteen rooms in the Mansion and four rooms in the Gate Lodge, each artfully decorated to reflect a nesting of five iconic decades — from the 1910s through the 1950s. A curated handout will guide the visitors through various stops. A festive 1920s breakfast room will sparkle with pop-culture flair—period details, a tinsel tree evoking Hollywood glamour, and pearl-adorned windows that fill the space with nostalgic holiday cheer. In another room, visitors will discover how a snowy view from a sleeping porch during the Great Depression inspired the beloved Christmas song “Winter Wonderland.” This display will explore the era’s holiday traditions, innovations, and enduring spirit of joy during one of America’s most challenging times. The Gate Lodge will showcase the 1950s, when exciting advances in science and technology brought optimism for a modern and better future.  

“There’s truly no place like Pittock Mansion during the holidays. This year, we invite visitors to experience history in a whole new way—as time travelers exploring the decades that have shaped American life and culture. It is a wonderful way to connect with our shared history and the spirit of the season,” said Paula Gangopadhyay, Chief Executive Officer, Pittock Mansion Society. “We are also honored to showcase the story and art of Harry Wentz, who was a pivotal figure in Portland’s art history, not only as a celebrated painter but also a mentor to many 20th-century artists and architects. His connection to Pittock Mansion ran deep — Henry Pittock personally commissioned him to design and paint the stunning ceiling in the Turkish Smoking Room, a lasting testament to his artistry,” Gangopadhyay added. 

The Harry Wentz art exhibit will feature more than thirty-five paintings, prints, and ephemera generously loaned by five local private collectors and three local museums.  

Both Travel Portland and The Oregonian Media Group are first-time sponsors of Home for the Holiday event.  

More than seventy community volunteers and interior designers contribute their time, talent, creativity, and resources to decorate their beloved mansion. This holiday tradition has been ongoing since 1965, when the mansion was restored and reopened to the public.  

Pittock Mansion Members, Donors, and Holiday Decorators are invited to enjoy a Preview Open House on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 10 am – 4 pm. Media is welcome. 

The Mansion is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with an opening time of noon on Tuesdays. Admission for the Holiday season is $17.00 for adults, $15.00 for seniors, $13.00 for youth and children five and under, and Pittock members are free. Pittock Mansion Home for the Holidays is an annual event. Purchasing timed tickets online in advance at pittockmansion.org/events is strongly recommended as the museum is expecting a record number of guests this year.  

Photos of this year’s key art can be found here. 

For more information or media inquiries, please get in touch with Lauren Hasenmiller at lhasenmiller@pittockmansion.org. 

About Pittock Mansion: Pittock Mansion is a 1914 historic house museum in Portland, Oregon, operated by Pittock Mansion Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in collaboration with Portland Parks & Recreation, which owns and maintains the buildings on Pittock Campus. The Pittock Mansion Society’s mission is to inspire an understanding and stewardship of Portland’s history through the Mansion, its collections, and its programs. Visit pittockmansion.org to learn more. 

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