Genesee Country Village & Museum

Holiday Market & Preparing for Winter
2026-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Kick off the holiday season at GCV&M! Join us for a festive weekend combining two beloved traditions: our Annual Holiday Market and Preparing for Winter in the Historic Village. Browse unique handcrafted gifts at the Holiday Market, then step back in time to discover how Western New Yorkers got ready for the cold season in the 19th Century. It’s the perfect way for families to celebrate the start of the holidays!
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Livingston-Backus Dinner
2026-11-08 17:00 - 19:30 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Embark on an evening filled with 19th-century entertainment and contemporary cuisine. Savor a delightful dinner with family and friends in the enchanting upper rooms of Livingston-Backus.
If you would like to sit with a friend but purchased tickets separately, please email programgregistrar@gcv.org with the purchaser’s names and the total number of people to be seated together. Please note that due to space constraints, there is a minimum of our and maximum of eight people per table.
Due to the nature of this program, dietary requests and restrictions cannot be met. Thank you for your understanding.

General Admission October November
2026-11-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
19TH-CENTURY HISTORIC VILLAGE
Explore, see, and experience our Historic Village. We invite you to tour spaces and buildings representing home, civic, social, economic, farm, and religious life throughout the 1800s.
Be sure to visit Nathaniel Rochester House (#12), open every day, to delve into the real and often untold history of enslavement and freedom in the Genesee Country.
HISTORIC TRADESHOPS
Visit and talk with our trades folks who both practice and preserve timeless skills.
AGRICULTURE & GARDENS
A variety of heritage animal breeds can be found throughout the Village at the Hetchler House & Early Settlement Farm (#6), the Livery Barn (#11), and Jones Farm (#14).
Make sure to explore historic gardens throughout the Village, flourishing with both food and flowers! Animals and plants are for viewing only – please don’t feed, trample, touch, or pick.
JOHN L. WEHLE GALLERY
Home to one of the finest collections of sporting and wildlife art in America, and the dazzling Bruce & Susan Greene Costume Collection!
Don’t miss the three featured exhibits currently on display.
GENESEE COUNTRY NATURE CENTER
Explore a variety of habitats on six trails ranging from .3 to 1.6 miles.
SHOP
Flint Hill Store: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Buy goods handcrafted in the Historic Village, Museum apparel, historic toys, treats, and more!
EAT
The Depot Restaurant: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (grill closes at 2 p.m.)
Grab a burger and fries, ice cream specialties, salads, wraps
All information is subject to change.

Yuletide Wreath Workshop
2026-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
Use evergreens, everlasting flowers, seed pods, herbs, and more to craft your own holiday wreath to take home. Guided by expert gardener, Emily Conable, you’ll learn wiring and design techniques to make your front door or hearth merry. Ticket includes Museum Admission, so come early to enjoy the Village, Nature Center, and Gallery!

Historic MacKay Supper
2026-11-14 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-11-20 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-11-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Experience a meal you’ll never forget! Join our historical cooks as they serve an authentic 19th-century meal in historic MacKay House, located in our Historic Village. Guests will participate in parlor games, discover 19th-century courting traditions, and savor a complete seven-course meal served family-style. Guests are welcome to bring one (1) bottle of wine of their choice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Arrival & check-in:

Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any but the two front bays at the front of the Museum.
An interpretation staff member will greet you outside of Admissions and check you in by the purchaser’s name. We recommend also either printing out OR taking a screenshot of your invoice or ticket(s) as backup.
Once all participants have arrived, the staff member will guide the group back to MacKay House in the Historic Village. Dress for the predicted weather conditions and wear sturdy walking shoes.
Guest transport will be available for guests unable to walk long distances. Please inform the staff member upon check-in that you require transport.

Other Information:

Due to the nature of this program. special dietary requests and restrictions cannot be met. Thank you for your understanding.
The rest of the Museum, including the Historic Village, will be closed to visitors during this program but we hope you’ll return another time.
Tickets for this event are absolutely non-refundable and non-transferable by date, entry time, or program. If you find that you are unable to join us, feel free to give your tickets to friends or family – just make sure they check in under the purchaser’s name.

Behind The “Seams” Brunch
2026-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Join us in the John L. Wehle Gallery for a fantastic behind-the-scenes vault tour followed by a scrumptious morning brunch. This exclusive event will give you guided access to our private vaults that most guests do not get to enjoy! View one of the finest collections of historic clothing and textiles in the United States and enjoy a delectable meal right in the GCV&M’s lovely Gallery lobby. The Bruce & Susan Greene costume collection features over 3,500 clothing items from men, women, and children that span across three centuries. This comprehensive collection–featuring outerwear, underwear, headwear, footwear, and accessories–helps document the changing fashions and tastes for men, women, and children. Purchase tickets today to avoid missing out on this truly exclusive experience.
What to expect:

This is an exclusive invitation to view GCV&M’s beautiful vault collection.
Please arrive by 10:45 to ensure that you are checked in by 11 a.m.
Vault tours will begin shortly after 11 a.m.
Guests will be split into two groups of 18. When one group is visiting the vault, the other group will be invited to peruse the John L. Wehle Gallery exhibits.
Coffee, mimosas, tea, breakfast pastries, and fruit kabobs are available to snack on in-between tours.
Brunch buffet will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m.
Your event ticket also grants you access to the Museum! You are welcome to visit the Historic Village, Nature Center, or Flint Hill Store after the event.

Closed for General Admission (Ticketed Events Only)
2026-11-16, 2026-11-17, 2026-11-18, 2026-11-19, 2026-11-20, 2026-11-21, 2026-11-22, 2026-11-23 and 10 more dates | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States

Quilting Workshop
2026-11-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Learn about the various stitches and patterns that 19th century quilters used to create works of textile art. Participants will go home with a partially completed project, a hoop, needle, thread, and a guide covering all the stitches learned in class. All participants must be age 14+; all participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a paid adult ticketholder.

Sweet & Savory Pasties & Pies Workshop
2026-11-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Elevate your culinary skills by mastering the art of pie and dough-making! Join us for an enchanting experience as you create delectable pasties (like our celebrated hand-pies!) and indulge in the creation of exquisite sweet tarts, all on a charming 19th-century woodstove. You’ll walk away with a delightful selection of your own small pies and our cherished trade secrets to bring the magic home. Plus, each participant will take home a beautifully crafted pie plate made by our talented potters right here at GCV&M. All participants must be age 16+; all participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a paid adult ticketholder.
