Department 56
Create stunning, memorable scenes that reflect your style and imagination with Department 56 villages. These one-of-a-kind collectibles are a great way to decorate your home for the holidays. From small town America to the streets of New York to Victorian England and the sparkling winter wonderland of the North Pole, our villages are thoughtfully created using hand-craftsmanship and the highest level of architectural detail to achieve authenticity.
Each detailed piece adds a touch of warmth to your home during the holidays, and with so many to choose, from you can always find the perfect fit to spark the imagination. Whether you are a collector or just buying your first piece, Department 56 villages will soon become a holiday tradition for you and your family.
Over thirty years ago, Department 56 began as part of Bachman’s, a premiere retail florist in Minneapolis. Bachman’s used a numbering system to identify each of its departments. The number assigned to wholesale gift imports division was, you guessed it, 56.
Now headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Department 56 has become a leader in the giftware, collectibles and holiday decorating industry and is best known for our hand-crafted lighted villages, Snowbabies™ figurines and extensive lines of holiday and home decorative products.