Peruse antique treasures and handcrafted wares
Only at GCV&M can you tour historic homes to find decor inspiration, then shop for antiques and collectibles to create your own vintage aesthetic at home! At our Antiques & Artisans Show on Saturday, May 11, you can browse dealers from around the region, explore a wide variety of 19th- and 20th-century wares, and all the while, immerse yourself in the history of the Genesee Valley Region.
Plus, peruse handcrafted wares by local artisans and make connections from the 19th century to the modern day.
NEW for 2024: select our “General Admission + Antiques Show” ticket to enjoy all GCV&M has to offer. Or, choose our “Antiques Show Admission Only” ticket just to peruse our Antiques & Artisan dealers!
An ATM is conveniently located in the Meeting Center for all of your shopping needs!
Exclusive Preview Party
FRIDAY, MAY 10 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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 11 – for FREE!
Space is limited for this exclusive event. Make sure to purchase your tickets in advance to reserve your spot!
Participating Antiques Dealers
Find inspiration in the Historic Village, and shop fabulously curated vintage wares from regional antique dealers!
- 1880 Antiques LLC
- Jays Way
- Bob & Cheri Charboneau
- RTP Toys Ect.
- M’Lady’s Closet
- Vintage Smalls
- Nathaniel Bridge House Antiques
- Neumann’s Antiques
- Sandra Willson
- Mostly Celtic
- Ryan’s Art, Antiques, & Collectibles
- All A Board
- Reflections Antiques
- Joseph Pauldine
- Shirl’s Girls Vintage
- Down at the Heel
- Magnolia Antiques & Collectibles
- Hiland Antiques
Check back as our list of dealers for our 2024 Antiques & Artisans Show grows.
Interested in joining us as an antique dealer? Click here to learn more.
Participating Artisan Vendors
Explore contemporary artisans showcasing locally handcrafted goods, inspired by or related to 19th-century trades! How have these art forms changed? What has remained the same? Come find out!
- Bittersweet Basketry
- Sweet Impressions
- Quale’s Nest Basketry
- Towpath Weaver
- Rocblockprints
- Kasey Melissa Art
- Beaver Creations
- Katydid Ceramics
- Honey Works Apiary
- Fern Gully Gallery
Check back as our lineup of participating artisan vendors grows.
Interested in joining us as an antique dealer? Click here to learn more.
"Glass Highlights from the GCV&M Collection" talk
1 p.m. in the Town Hall with Peter Wisbey
Join Curator of Collections Peter Wisbey as he highlights examples of American glass from the newly-acquired Bassett Glass Collection. This new Museum acquisition includes outstanding examples of pressed, blown and end of day glass objects.
Restoring & Preserving History
Guests on Saturday can stop by the John L. Wehle Gallery to meet with representatives from the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum. Learn about their recent restoration work done to their historic carrousel, see before and after pictures and pieces up close, and hear about what it takes to preserve and use these pieces of history every day.
Find inspiration in the Village!
Only at GCV&M can you tour historic homes to find decor inspiration, then shop for antiques and collectibles to create your own vintage aesthetic at home!
See examples of early-19th-century rustic decor in the Pioneer Settlement, make your way through the historic buildings in our Center Village, and explore the finest of Victorian decor in the Gaslight District!
Ticket Information
GENERAL ADMISSION + ANTIQUE SHOW
Adults: $16
Seniors (62+): $14
Students (13 – 18): $14
Youth (3 – 12): $10
Children under 3: FREE
Museum Members: FREE
ANTIQUE SHOW ADMISSION ONLY
Adults: $8
Seniors (62+): $8
Students (13 – 18): $8
Youth (3 – 12): $8
Children under 3: FREE
Museum Members: FREE
GCV&M Member admission is FREE and guaranteed for this event. Click here to learn more about joining the Museum as a Member!
FAQs
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.
Check-in is through the Admissions tunnel at the front of the Museum.
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.
Yes! This event is rain or shine. The Museum will only cancel in case of a severe weather emergency.
Please dress accordingly for the predicted weather conditions.
We recommend wearing a good pair of walking shoes – there is a lot to see and do, and surfaces in the Historic Village (brick paths, cobblestone, grass), can be uneven.
Yes! For your convenience, an ATM will be available to visitors in the Meeting Center Lounge.
Yes! Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.
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.
