Winter is wonderful at GCV&M!
GCV&M will be open to visitors from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for Winter Weekends January 10 – March 1, 2026!
Visitors can enjoy our wildlife and sporting art and 19th-century clothing collection in the John L. Wehle Gallery, visiting with a naturalist in the Genesee Country Nature Center & Trails, sledding on the Great Meadow, walks in the Historic Village, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the wintry woods, warm beverages and snacks in the toasty Meeting Center, and more!
Tickets for Winter Weekends can be purchased at the gate (check-in at the Flint Hill Store).
Please note: Historic Village buildings will not be open or staffed and paths may be slippery.
Sledding on the Great Meadow Hill
Join us for an afternoon of sledding down the hill in the Great Meadow! Bring your own sled for races down the hill, paint the ground with snow paints, or build a nature’s friend – a snowman complete with wildlife-friendly decorations.
Please call ahead for hill conditions: (585-294-8217).
Winter Walks in the Village
Walk the streets of the Historic Village and see the houses decorated with a layer of freshly fallen snow. Have a winter photo shoot, visit our year-round farm animals, or just appreciate the tranquility and beauty of the season.
Have you ever wanted to try snowshoeing? This winter, join us at GCV&M to give it a try. When we have 6″ or more of snow, one of our team members at the Nature Center will get you fitted with a pair of snowshoes to borrow, and give you a quick lesson. Or bring your own cross-country skis with you for a truly unique skiing experience in our 19th-century Village!
Please note that there will not be any buildings opened or staffed in the Historic Village.
Winter Weekend Special Programs
These programs take place on select Winter Weekend dates and are included with admission.
Saturday, January 17 | 1 – 2 p.m.
The Making of Our Museum
Join us for a fascinating talk by Peter Wisbey, Philip K. Wehrheim Curator of Collections, as he shares the story behind the making of GCV&M over the past 50 years.
Meeting Center Dining Room
Sunday, January 18 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Gallery Talk with Cris Reidel, The Stories They Brought with Them – Folktales of Early Settlers
Gallery Lobby
Sunday, January 18 | 2 – 4 p.m.
The Gift of Seed with Fruition Seeds
Nature Center
Saturday, January 24 | 11 – 11:45 a.m., 12 – 12:45 p.m., & 2 – 2:45 p.m.
Mobile Planetarium
Enjoy a 45-minute planetarium show inside the mobile planetarium in the John L. Wehle Gallery. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited to 25 people per session, including adults.
Gallery Lobby
Saturday, January 24 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Winter Birding Talk with Chris Kieber
Beat the winter blues with a lighthearted program in the Nature Center exploring how feathers work and why they matter, led by a GCV&M naturalist.
Nature Center
Saturday, January 31 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Gallery Talk with Patti Giglio, Digging Up Bones – Hidden History of the Finger Lakes
Gallery Lobby
Sunday, February 1 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Toward Freedom & Fairness Presentation
Meeting Center
Saturday, February 7 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Gallery Talk with Patty Giglio, Dansville’s Castle on the Hill: Jackson Sanatorium
Gallery Lobby
Sunday, February 8 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Roundtable preview of the Vines and Virtue tour
Gather in the Meeting Center Dining Room for a conversation exploring how social and cultural life in the 19th century connects to our lives today. Discover how religious wine production, immigration, and temperance movements came together in dramatic fashion.
Gallery Lobby
Saturday, February 14 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Live music with the Biscuit Brothers
Gallery Lobby
Sunday, February 15 | 12 – 2 p.m.
Make & Take Your Own Pen-Wipes with Anna Worden
Gallery Lobby
Saturday, February 21 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Make Your Own Hairwork Workshop with Susan Doran
Gallery Lobby – Limited Seating!
Sunday, February 22 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Make Your Own Hairwork Workshop with Susan Doran
Gallery Lobby – Limited Seating!
Sunday, March 1 | 2 – 3 p.m.
Vintage Ladies Base Ball Talk
Members of GCV&M’s Vintage Ladies Base Ball teams share the origins of ladies’ base ball, exploring connections to the Suffrage Movement in honor of Women’s History Month.
Meeting Center
Visit the John L. Wehle Gallery
Step into the warm and inviting Gallery to explore our newest exhibit, Color Me Calico: A Taste for Prints and Parties. Our friendly and knowledgeable docents are happy to answer any questions you may have!
You can also explore past exhibits by clicking the button below.
Explore at the Genesee Country Nature Center
Visit with a naturalist, meet our resident turtle friends, grab some binoculars and birdwatch, or let your kids play in our soft space – there’s something for everyone at the Nature Center!
Looking for more? Walk through the Sugar House and learn about maple sugaring – if you’re lucky and the sap is dripping, you might get to lend a hand with maple sugar production!
Snowshoeing in the Winter Woods
Have you ever wanted to try snowshoeing? This winter, join us at GCV&M to give it a try. One of our team members will get you fitted with a pair of snowshoes to borrow, and give you a quick lesson.
Then, you are free to explore the trails, even with a layer of snow on the ground. We have snowshoes available for all ages and shoe sizes. So bring a date, your best friends, or the whole family for a snowshoe adventure at GCV&M this winter!
Warm up in the Meeting Center Lounge
New this year! After your outdoor explorations during Winter Nature Sundays, stop by the Meeting Center Lounge to warm up beside a fire with a hot chocolate, enjoy a historical craft beer at the bar, or savor a warm snack!
Ticket Information
Tickets will be available to purchase at the gate only. No other discounts or coupons are valid.
Museum Members: FREE
Adults 19+: $5
Seniors 62+ and Students 13-18: $5
Youth 4-12: $5
Age 3 and under: FREE
Consider becoming a Museum Member today to enjoy discounted admission to Winter Nature Sundays, plus other benefits and perks all year long! Click here to learn more.
FAQs
The Historic Village will be open for you to stroll through. No buildings will be open or staffed.
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 can purchase Admission tickets inside the Flint Hill Shop at the front of the Museum.
Yes! Winter Weekends are rain, shine, or snow. The Museum will only close by order of Monroe County.
In the event that the Museum does need to close, we will post it on our social media and website pages, and reach out to pre-purchasers via email.
Dress accordingly for the predicted weather conditions and for being outdoors!
Yes! Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.
