60 Years of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" - Charles M. Schulz Museum

60 Years of “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
July 17, 2025–January 11, 2026
Upstairs Exhibition Gallery

Debuting for the holidays in December 1965, one of the all-time classics of animation nearly didn’t happen. Discover the remarkable story behind how A Charlie Brown Christmas was written, produced, and animated under unenviable time demands. See original animation cels, original Peanuts strip artwork that inspired story elements, and more.

This original Peanuts comic strip was first published on December 5, 1963. ©PNTS

Museum Hours

Monday: 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

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2301 Hardies Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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