Valentine’s Tea

Saturday, February 14, 2026 & Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

A sweet gathering for loved ones!

Join us at the Nature Center for our inaugural Valentine’s Day Tea, featuring a sweet maple twist! Guests will be dining on delicious soup, savory bites, and sweet treats from the Museum’s own D.B. Munger Confectionery.  

Scroll all the way to the bottom for Frequently Asked Questions. 

Ticket Information

Tickets for this event will not be sold at the gate and must be purchased online before Friday, February 13. Museum Member: $45 Interested in becoming a Museum Member to enjoy this discounted admission? Click here to learn more!  General Public: $50

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. In the interim, Museum Members will need to reach out to membership@gcv.org or call 585-294-8253 to receive the Member discount. Thank you, as always, for your support of the Museum!

Bill of Fare

Tea Selections

Maple Cream Dream

Parisian Red (caffeine free)

Scottish Black Tea

Soup Course

Italian Wedding Soup

Sweets

Maple Scones, served with clotted cream and jam

Maple 1234 Cake

Thumbprint Cookies

Petite Fours

Savories

Cucumber Sandwiches

Maple Cheshire Hand Pies

Madeline Pesto & Parmesan Bites

Please note that due the nature of Tea, special dietary requests and restrictions cannot be met. Thank you for your understanding. Menu is subject to change. 

FAQs

Does my ticket grant me access to the Museum?

Yes! GCV&M is open to visitors from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. today. The Historic Village is not staffed, but you’re welcome to take a stroll before Tea. 

The John L. Wehle Gallery, Flint Hill Gift Shop, and Nature Center Trails are also open to visitors from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Is there ample parking?

Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum, but please leave the first two bays available for handicap parking. 

Where is this tea being held?

Valentine’s Tea will be held in the Nature Center. Park in any of the main lots, then walk over the small wooden bridge between the trees to get to the Nature Center. 

Is this tea handicap accessible?

 Yes! You will need to be able to get from the main parking lots to the Nature Center, but the building itself is handicap accessible. 

Where do I check in for Tea?

You will first check in through the Flint Hill Store to receive your hang tag. Then, you will walk over to the Nature Center Building, where you will be checked in by name for Tea. 

The Nature Center Building is located to the right when facing the front of the Museum. You can either walk over the small wooden bridge or up the driveway that says “No Vehicles Past this Point”. Go to your right until you see the blue building; enter through the glass double-doors on the porch. 

How do I show my purchased tickets?

We will be checking you in by name for Tea. However, please also 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. 

How does seating for a Tea work?

Tea has assigned seating! If you would like to sit with a friend but have purchased tickets separately, please notify us at programregistrar@gcv.org. Please make sure to include the purchaser’s name(s) and the date purchased for. 

Is this event rain or shine?

Yes! This event is rain or shine. The Museum will only cancel in case of travel ban or by order of Monroe County. 

Can dietery needs be met for this event?

Due to the nature of this event, special dietary and allergy restrictions cannot be accommodated. Thanks for understanding! 

Are service animals welcome?

Yes! Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.

What if I need a refund for my ticket?

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. 

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