A holiday tradition!
Celebrate the season with a magical medley of holiday happenings! Stroll the Historic Village bedecked in its holiday finery amid villagers bustling with preparations and offering greetings to their neighbors and friends. Bring your family for a festive exploration of our historic homes that are warmed by fires and alive with holiday lights, candles, and traditional decorations. Experience traditional music, dance, and see the celebrations of holidays past!
Can’t join us on Dec. 7? There is another opportunity to enjoy Holiday Open House on Dec. 21!
Explore the charming Historic Village
As you make your way around the Historic Village, enjoy roaming carolers, explore holiday-time traditions, warm hearths and warmer holiday greetings!
Stop by Altay Store to learn about Christmas toys, head to Thomson’s Tavern to play parlor games, and listen to a reading of “A Visit from St. Nick” in Mackay House at both 11am & 1pm.
Create your own morse code Christmas Card at the Telegraph Office, pose for a family photo at our selfie station at the Village Square Stage and Foster-Tufts House, and clap along with the Flint Hill Dancers as they demonstrate popular 19th c. dances in their Holiday best inside the Town Hall!
Plus, stop into the kitchen of Livingston-Backus House to watch our costumed interpreter cook traditional Chanukah dishes such as challah, latkes, and other sweet treats in a warm hearth.
Historic Treats
Warm up with a historic treat at the Hosmer Taproom! Sit around the fire with a warm Maple Cheshire Pork Handpie, and a cup of Hot Cocoa or Coffee as you take in the merry sounds of a bustling tavern.
Make sure you stop into the D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery during your visit to pick up a festive Cranberry Orange Scone, Chocolate Handpie, and other Village made fan favorites!
Enjoy Breakfast with St. Nick
Celebrate the holiday season alongside family and friends with a tasty breakfast in the Museum’s holiday-decorated Meeting Center!
Can’t join us for Breakfast with St. Nick today? There’s another opportunity coming up on Sunday, December 21!
Please note: tickets for Breakfast with St. Nick are sold separately, and if you wish to also join us for Holiday Open House, must be purchased in addition to a Holiday Open House ticket.
Finish your holiday shopping!
Find the perfect something for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Visitors to our Holiday Open House will have the opportunity to shop in the Flint Hill Store and explore handcrafted goods made right here in the Historic Village, artisanal wares, treats and goodies, GCV&M apparel, and so much more!
Ticket Information
Adult Members (age 13+): $9 online before December 6 | $10 online after December 6 and at the gate
General Adults (age 13+): $14 online before December 6 | $15 online after December 6 and at the gate
Kids 12 and under: FREE
FAQs
Tickets are strictly non-transferrable between days and times. Tickets will be refunded up to seven (7) days prior to the date on your ticket. Those issued a refund will need to re-purchase through the online shop if they wish to purchase a ticket for a different date or time.
Yes, courtesy passes are valid for Holiday Open House admittance ONLY. They will not be accepted for Breakfast with St. Nick.
Yes – tickets for Holiday Open House and Breakfast with St. Nick (also on Sunday, Dec. 7), must be purchased separately.
Thank you for supporting GCV&M as a Member! Yes, Members must purchase a ticket for this event. In order to get the Member discount, login to your member account for the online store (click here). If you have not created a member account for the online store, do so using the same email address that is associated with your membership.
The Museum is open rain, snow, or shine! Please feel free to bring gear for the outdoor conditions. Museum events are only canceled by emergency order of Monroe County.
No outside food or drink is permitted; food and beverages will not be permitted in the Historic Village. Please leave pets at home; leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification. There is no smoking or vaping except in the front parking lot. Professional videography and flash photography is prohibited.
