A wintry celebration of the majestic owl!
Ever taken a night-time hike through the woods? Don’t miss out on your chance – and learn about owls along the way! Join us for a wintertime night hike guided by GCV&M naturalists and experience the outdoors as owls do. Warm your toes by one of our outdoor fire pits, families can listen in on a reading of “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen, enjoy food and beverages in the Museum’s Meeting Center, shop specialty owl items in the Flint Hill store, and more! Visitors will have the exciting opportunity to meet these mysterious nocturnal creatures up close with a visit from our friends at Wild Wings.
This event will take place in snow or rain, despite the cold temperatures we’re expecting. We suggest that visitors dress appropriately for very cold weather and wear good walking shoes.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this event will NOT be sold at the gate and must be purchased online before the date. Tickets are available online until 2 p.m. the day of unless sold out.
Museum Members: $13.50
General Public: $15.00
Age 3 and under: FREE
Consider becoming a Museum Member today to enjoy discounted admission to Owl Moon, plus other benefits and perks all year long! Click here to learn more.
Notice something new? We have a new ticketing system! We hope you’ll find this easy to navigate and appreciate your patience as we roll it out. If you are having issues or have questions, please email info@gcv.org. Thank you, as always, for your support of the Museum!
Take a guided night-hike with a naturalist
Head out onto the trails at GCV&M with a naturalist for a guided night hike! You will experience the night woods as owls do, and if you’re lucky, see or hear an owl in the trees above!
Please note: there will still be some daylight for the groups that head out onto the trails at the beginning of the evening. These earliest tours are best for those with concerns about visibility, or those who would like to hike in relative daylight. Trail conditions may vary.
Please note that flash photography is absolutely not allowed.
Meet owls with Wild Wings!
Our friends at Wild Wings Inc. will be on-site with feathered friends! Learn about the different types of owls local to this region – what they look like, what they eat, what sorts of environments they prefer, and hear about Wild Wing’s efforts to care for these beautiful birds.
Please note that flash photography is absolutely not allowed.
Stay a while!
Make a night of it when you visit for Owl Moon – doors will open at 4:30!
- Curl up by the fire and listen to a reading of “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen.
- Enjoy a craft beverage by the campfire or in the Meeting Center Lounge!
- Stop in the Flint Hill Gift Shop for exclusive GCV&M merchandise, village-made goods, and so much more!
- Grab a bite to eat or craft beverage in the Meeting Center between 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. (last call is at 7:45)!
Please note that food and beverage will NOT be allowed on your guided night hike; plan accordingly.
Event Menu
LIGHT FARE & SNACKS
Chili (cup $4.50, bowl $5.75)
Soup of the Day (cup $4.50, bowl $5.75)
Macaroni & Cheese (cup $4.50, bowl $5.75)
Baked Potato (plain $6.00, with bacon & cheddar $7.00)
Soft Pretzel ($5.00)
Loaded Nachos ($8.00)
Giant Cookie ($4.00)
Snack Chips ($2.25)
BEER
Fat Ox or Stocking Hill
16-ounce Draft ($7.25)
64-ounce Growler (new $25.00, refill $18.00)
Rohrbach Beer, 16-ounce can ($7.75)
HARD CIDER
Seasonal Flavors vary
9-ounce draft ($7.25)
32-ounce Growler (new $25.00, refill $18.00)
WINE
Selections vary
Wine by the glass ($8.00)
Mini Prosecco ($9.25)
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Soft Drinks ($3.00)
Pepsi – Diet Pepsi – Root Beer – Mountain Dew – Iced Tea – Lemonade
Coffee or Tea ($2.25)
Bottled Water ($3.25)
Hot Chocolate ($5.50)
French Vanilla Cappuccino ($6.50)
Chai Tea ($4.50)
If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please notify our staff. Allergen information is available.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OUR KITCHENS ARE SHARED WORKSPACES AND ARE NOT ALLERGEN-FREE
Shop the Flint Hill Store
Our owl-themed merchandise is a hoot! Stop by the Flint Hill Store to shop when you visit for Owl Moon and find cute owl-inspired items and gift ideas, in addition to our GCV&M apparel, Village-made goods, historic toys, decor, and more.
The Flint Hill Gift Shop will be open from 4:30 pm – 7 pm.
FAQs
Anybody age 3 and up will need to purchase a ticket.
Small children will need to either be carried or be able to walk, unless you have a stroller specifically made for hiking and rough terrain.
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.
You will check-in for your hike at the Meeting Center Lounge, to the immediate right of the Admission tunnel. Go through both sets of white double-doors and that will take you to the Meeting Center Lounge.
Yes! This event is rain or shine, or snow. The Museum will only cancel in case of a severe weather emergency or by order of Monroe County.
This is a guided night hike in winter; dress appropriately for the conditions and wear comfortable, warm footwear.
Please dress accordingly for an outdoor winter hike and be aware of the predicted weather conditions for Mumford, NY.
This event is ran or shine (or snow!), so be sure to dress warm, with warm shoes or hiking boots, hats, gloves, etc.
This is a night-time hike through the woods. Unless you have a stroller made specifically to go over rough terrain like trails in the woods, you should not bring one. Small children will either need to be carried or walk on their own.
Yes! Be aware that you will be required to keep all flashlights pointed at the ground, and your guide may ask you to turn it off.
You will be checked in by name for your guided hike. However, you should also either print out OR take a screen shot of your invoice or ticket(s) as backup.
The Owl Moon hike takes approximately 45 – 55 minutes to complete, and will return to it’s starting location in the Museum’s Meeting Center.
The Owl Moon hike is a relatively easy walk (lasting approximately 45 – 55 minutes) over more or less flat terrain.
For those looking to take a hike with better daylight and visibility, we suggest booking an earlier time slot.
Of course, we can’t guarantee that we’ll see an owl during our Owl Moon night hikes. However, we have definitely seen owls this time of year before around the GCV&M grounds – and certainly have heard them!
Regardless of whether or not we see or hear an owl during the Owl Moon hike, visitors will get to see feathered friends brought to the Museum by our friends at Wild Wings Inc.!
Our friends from Wild Wings will be on site from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., so if you would like to meet them, we recommend early tours seeing the owls after their hike, and later tours visiting with the owls before their hike. Please plan your arrival time accordingly!
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.
