Family Fun Day Camp
2026-08-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Bring the family and join us for a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities! Whether your little one isn’t quite ready to attend camp by themselves or you are just looking for a chance for the whole family to join in the camp fun, we have you covered. We will have a little bit of everything from our 19th-century village, nature center, and the magic of imagination. The day will include a fully guided experience, with a variety of activities.
While this camp day is open to all ages, the majority of activities will be geared toward kiddos aged 4 to 10-years-old.
Wednesday, August 26: History-themed activities
Friday, August 28: Nature-themed activities
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Taste of History
2026-08-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Embark on an enchanting journey through the diverse culinary landscape of the 19th-century. Uncover fascinating food fads, view unique cooking equipment, explore innovative culinary technologies, and delve into the intriguing world of ingredients that shaped this vibrant era.
There’s something see, learn, taste, and smell for the food and history buff in all of us:

Check out the latest in 19th-century kitchen gadgets, including the ice cream churn
Sample cake made from historical recipes as we continue to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and GCV&M’s 50th anniversary
Explore the influences of European immigrants and Indigenous people on the foodways of Genesee country
Sample produce at Jones Farm and learn about this history of refrigeration and preservation
Set a dining table the Victorian way
Celebrate the Centennial through food by learning what foods Americans were eating in 1876
Follow along on a food label scavenger hunt

And so much more!

Extended Hours
2026-08-28 10:00 - 19:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
We’ll be open until 7 p.m.! This will be the last in our series of extended evening hours this season. A dozen buildings in the Historic Village will be open, along with the Flint Hill Store, John L. Wehle Gallery, and the Genesee Country Nature Center and trails. Learn from costumed interpreters and tour spaces and buildings representing home, civic, social, economic, farm, and religious life throughout the 1800s.
GUIDED TOURS (separate ticket required)
7 p.m. | Vines and Virtues
Uncover the history of religious wine production in the Finger Lakes.
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GUIDED TOURS (included with Admission)
5 p.m. | Gardening Through the 19th Century
MEET AT THE VILLAGE SQUARE STAGE
Join an expert gardener on a tour of the Museum’s historic gardens. Catered to the group’s interest, you will journey into the 19th Century through the perspective of plants.
TIMED ACTIVITIES
Starting at 3 p.m. | Admissions Booth
$5 admission
Starting at 5:30 p.m. | Baby Shower
Celebrate our new oxen with a slice of cake!
6 p.m. | The Seneca of Canawaugus
JOHN L. WEHLE GALLERY
Join Livingston County Historian Holly Watson and explore what life was like at the Seneca village, historical events and figures of Canawaugus, and the continuing importance of the area to the Seneca Nation.
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.
Stop by Thomson’s Tavern to try historic games (stilts, graces, hoop and stick, etc.) on the front lawn.
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.

An Extraordinary Attraction: 50 Years of History, Art, & Nature
Color Me Calico
Perceived Realities: Wildlife, Land, & Myth.

GENESEE COUNTRY NATURE CENTER
Visit with a naturalist and explore a variety of habitats on six trails ranging from .3 to 1.6 miles. Help us find 50 birds for our 50 years! Grab your own checklist at the Nature Center and report back your finds for our wall of birds.
SHOP
Flint Hill Store
Buy goods handcrafted in the Historic Village, Museum apparel, historic toys, treats, and more!
EAT
The Depot Restaurant (open until 4 p.m.)
Grab a burger and fries, ice cream specialties, salads, wraps.
Freight House Pub (open until 7 p.m.)
Light snacks, draft beer, cider, wine, bottled soda.
D.B. Munger Confectionery (open until 4 p.m.)
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of historic cookies, cakes and hand pies.
All information is subject to change.
Tickets for Extended Hours are sold at the door only, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Vines & Virtues After-Hours Tours
2026-08-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Join us on this engaging journey through time, where each stop along the way tells a tale of tradition, struggle, and resilience. This guided tour will explore how fervent temperance movements, intense immigration debates, and the rise of “Know Nothingism” in the 19th century uniquely shaped the thriving modern wine industry of Western New York.
This is an hour-long, guided walking tour, going in and out of four (4) historic structures. There is no guest transport available for this event.

Sustainability Scout Merit Badge Program
2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Join us on at our Nature Center for our Sustainability Merit Badge Class!
The Sustainability Scout Merit Badge class teaches scouts about environmental sustainability. It encourages them to develop and implement plans that reduce waste, conserve resources, and understand the impact of human activities on the planet. While earning this badge, scouts learn about climate change, species extinction, resource extraction, green chemistry, recycling, and zero-waste manufacturing.

Summer General Admission
2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
GUIDED TOURS (included with Admission)
11 a.m. | Meet the Animals
MEET AT THE EARLY SETTLEMENT FARM (#6)
Join our historical farmer for a tour of our farmyard friends.
1 p.m. | Toward Freedom & Fairness Tour
MEET AT THE TOLL HOUSE (#1)
Learn about the complicated history of enslavement and freedom in the Genesee Valley on this hour-long, guided tour.
2 p.m. | My Favorite Things
MEET AT THE TOLL HOUSE (#1)
Take a guided tour highlighting our favorite staff picks!
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.

An Extraordinary Attraction: 50 Years of History, Art, and Nature
Color Me Calico
Perceived Realities: Wildlife, Land, & Myth.

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. – 4 p.m.
Buy goods handcrafted in the Historic Village, Museum apparel, historic toys, treats, and more!
EAT
The Depot Restaurant: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (grill closes at 3 p.m.)
Grab a burger and fries, ice cream specialties, salads, wraps
All information is subject to change.

Blooms & Bites
2026-08-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
An exclusive walking tour of GCV&M’s beautiful heirloom gardens, followed by a fun lunch. Our knowledgeable gardener will guide you on a stroll through the gardens, sharing insights about the history, design elements, and stories behind the trees and flowers.
Choose your box lunch option while purchasing your ticket:
-Chicken Salad on Croissant (with macaroni salad, snack chips, & a cookie)
-Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap (with macaroni salad, snack chips, & a cookie)
-Garden Salad (with roll & butter, snack chips, & a cookie).
Complimentary water and lemonade are available.

Men's Vintage Base Ball Games
2026-08-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
We offer one of the nation’s most comprehensive 19th-century base ball programs, including games most Sundays May – October and the National Silver Ball Tournament mid-summer! Each season the Museum’s vintage base ball teams unpack their woolen uniforms, brown balls, and double-knobbed bats to play in Silver Base Ball Park, the first and finest replica 19th-century base ball park in the country.
Base ball games are included with the cost of general Museum admission. Don’t forget, admission is always FREE for Museum Members!

Summer General Admission
2026-09-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
GUIDED TOURS (included with Admission)
2 p.m. | Trolley Tour
MEET AT THE CARRIAGE BARN TROLLEY STOP
Take a guided tour highlighting historic trades from the comfort of our trolley.
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.

An Extraordinary Attraction: 50 Years of History, Art, and Nature
Color Me Calico
Perceived Realities: Wildlife, Land, & Myth.

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. – 4 p.m.
Buy goods handcrafted in the Historic Village, Museum apparel, historic toys, treats, and more!
EAT
The Depot Restaurant: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (grill closes at 3 p.m.)
Grab a burger and fries, ice cream specialties, salads, wraps
All information is subject to change.

Summer General Admission
2026-09-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
GUIDED TOURS (included with Admission)
11 a.m. | Meet the Animals
MEET AT THE EARLY SETTLEMENT FARM (#6)
Join our historical farmer for a tour of our farmyard friends.
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.

An Extraordinary Attraction: 50 Years of History, Art, and Nature
Color Me Calico
Perceived Realities: Wildlife, Land, & Myth.

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. – 4 p.m.
Buy goods handcrafted in the Historic Village, Museum apparel, historic toys, treats, and more!
EAT
The Depot Restaurant: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (grill closes at 3 p.m.)
Grab a burger and fries, ice cream specialties, salads, wraps
All information is subject to change.

Upstairs Downstairs After-Hours Tours
2026-09-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Our popular Upstairs/Downstairs tours are back! Museum experts provide special access to upstairs, downstairs, and behind barriers, providing guests with an experience above and beyond the day-to-day offerings within the Historic Village. These exclusive tours will emphasize room use and will illuminate the daily experiences of our buildings’ former inhabitants.

19th-Century Brewing Workshop
2026-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
In this engaging workshop, you’ll roll up your sleeves and actively participate in the recreated 1803 brewery of Walter Grieves, crafting a batch of beer on a commercial scale. But that’s not all! In teams of two, you’ll harness modern equipment alongside an authentic historical recipe to create your very own small, home-scale brew. Each participant will leave with a growler-sized jug of wort to ferment at home, enabling you to continue the brewing tradition.

Hop Harvest Festival: Bines & Vines
2026-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Tour of one of the only working 19th-century breweries in the United States. Hear our costumed interpreters talk about harvesting and processing hops. Stop by our historic kitchens to taste 19th-century food with recipes that include ale and learn how families might have used hops medicinally.
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Bines to Steins (Members Only Event)
2026-09-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Come take a journey with us through the lifecycle of a hop as it travels from the ground to your glass. We will begin at GCV&M’s very own hop garden where the bines are sure to be in bloom, then begins the process of processing the hops through the magic of our 19th century hop house and brewery, finally we end up at the Thomson Tavern where good drinks and good times abound. Ages 21+ as beer will be served

General Admission
2026-09-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 16:00 | 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 COOKING & BAKING
See, touch, and smell what’s cooking in our historic kitchens!
Visit Jones Farm (#14) to learn about 1850s farmhouse life, where meals are prepared from the garden, either fresh or preserved.
Stop into the Livingston-Backus House (#38), where the cook would have had access to the Public Market after the Erie Canal was built.
HISTORIC TRADESHOPS
Visit and talk with our trades folks who both practice and preserve timeless skills like pottery, woodcraft, ironwork, quilting, and more.
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. – 4 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.

Brotherhood and Betrayal, After-Hours Tours
2026-09-11 17:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-12 17:00 - 20:30 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Join us for our captivating Brotherhood & Betrayal After-Hours Tours, where we delve into the riveting tale of a scandal that forever altered the course of history. This compelling narrative revolves around the shocking abduction of William Morgan by rogue Freemasons, sparked by his bold intention to defy their stringent rules of secrecy and unveil the Brotherhood’s hidden truths. Known as “The Morgan Affair,” this dramatic event became the catalyst for the birth of America’s very first third political party: the Anti-Masons.
The story of William Morgan’s mysterious disappearance brims with unanswered questions, unsettling fears of governmental corruption, and a whirlwind of political fervor. Led by a knowledgeable historic interpreter, you will encounter firsthand accounts from witnesses, opportunistic politicians, and everyday citizens, each sharing their unique perspectives on this pivotal moment that indelibly transformed American politics. Don’t miss the chance to experience history come alive!

The Museum will close to the public between 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. so that we can reset for the evening; doors will open for After-Hours Tours at 5 p.m.
You will not be allowed into the Historic Village until/unless you are on your guided tour.
Tours will launch from the Freight House every 30 minutes.
Guests will be on their feet for the duration of the tour and should be prepared to navigate stairs and uneven ground.
Please note food & beverages are not included in the cost of this ticket and require additional purchase. Food and beverage are not allowed on the tour.

Catsups & Mustards Workshop
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Immerse yourself in the world of 19th-century condiments as you craft your own ketchups, mustards, and flavorful vinegars from authentic historic recipes. Not only will you take home delicious samples of your creations, but you’ll also have the opportunity to prepare 3-5 exquisite recipes drawn from cherished cookbooks of the era. Join us for this enchanting culinary journey and savor the flavors of history. All participants MUST be age 16+; all participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a paid adult ticketholder.

Dyeing Yarn Workshop
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Join us for an enchanting workshop where you will delve into the fascinating world of dyes and mordents. Experience the joy of transforming spun wool into a colorful masterpiece, and connect with a time when creativity and resourcefulness flourished. All participants must be age 16+; all participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a paid adult ticketholder.

Printmaking Workshop
2026-09-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY, 14511, United States
Printing images in the 19th century were made from woodcuts or engravings. In this one-day workshop participants will carve a 4×6 inch “linocut” and print it, creating 5-10 custom greeting cards to take home. They will handset, type, and print an inside message using our Hoe Washington Hand Press. The image and message are of the participants choosing.
This workshop is designed for adults, however ages 10 to 16 may attend with an adult.
Expect to get inky, so choose clothes accordingly. Please bring image ideas to the workshop. The image you carve will be reversed side to side when printed. A note when planning your design: Words are difficult to carve.
Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Location: Town Hall and Print Shop

Flower Preservation Workshop
2026-09-12 14:30 - 16:00
Learn three preservation techniques to ensure your garden lasts all year, even through the winter season: drying, glycerin use, and pressing. Then use your preserved flowers for your own home – or submit an entry into the Agricultural Fair’s Blue Ribbon Competition! Ticket includes Museum Admission, so come early to enjoy the Village, Nature Center, and Gallery!
