Thursdays in August are Kids Free Days at GCV&M!
Did you know? All kids 12 and under will receive free admission to the Museum on Thursdays in August – and in 2025, we have four days of kids free! We’ll offer a wide array of activities in the Historic Village for kids to enjoy, including historic games on the Village Square, ice cream making, new farm animal-themed treats in the D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery, and more!
In the John L. Wehle Gallery, kids can try hands-on crafting at the Art Tent, enjoy meet & greets with our partners from Braddocks Bay Raptors (August 14), plus explore a new dress exhibit inside the Gallery lobby and all of our current exhibits!
The Depot Restaurant will also be open during these days! On the way out, stop at the Flint Hill Store to shop for traditional gifts, historic toys, fudge and goodies, and items made directly from the Historic Village. It’s the perfect time to bring the whole family out to enjoy all that the Museum has to offer.
Join us on Thursday, August 7, 14, 21, & 28!
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Enjoy all the Museum has to offer!
- Courtesy of Zweigle’s, the first 50 kids through admissions will receive a coupon for 1 free hot dog from the Depot Restaurant!
- Meet Star and Buck the oxen, as well as other animals on the Early Settlement Farm
- Meet the Tinsmith and see how tin items were made in the 19th century
- Enjoy a tasty treat from the Historic Confectionery (open on Thursdays during Kids Free Days!)
- Explore the nature trails surrounding our Nature Center
- Try your hand at historic games in the Village Square
- Enjoy lunch in the Depot Restaurant or picnic on the Great Lawn
- Stop by the Pavilion Garden Restaurant between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for ice cream, cold drinks, and light snacks.
- Shop for treats, toys, and items made right here in the Historic Village in the Flint Hill Shop
- And so much more!
Sports & Field Games
- Thompson Tavern – Play historic games!
MacArthur House – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sit & sew with artist Tonia Loran-Galbanas she brings history to life by recreating an Indigenous woman’s outfit from the 1800s using traditional techniques and materials.
Great Meadow
Play base ball 19th century style.
Ticket Information
Buy online and save! Tickets purchased onsite are an additional $2.
Kids 12 and under: FREE
Museum Members: FREE
Adults: $18 online | $20 onsite
Seniors (62+): $16 online | $18 onsite
Students 13 – 18: $16 online | $18 onsite
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.
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! 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.
