This week at GCV&M

Join Us This Week at GCV&M!

Click into the events below for a full description of what is happening each day. Any last minute changes will be announced on our Facebook or Instagram pages. Check out This Week Instagram highlights for current day sheets. 

The following daily tours are included with General Admission. Tours are subject to change/cancellation based on interpreter availability. 

  •  Wednesday
    • Every Wednesday (May – August) is Senior Day at GCV&M! Visitors ages 62+ can enjoy $10 admission.
    • 2 p.m. | Trolley Tour
      Take a guided tour highlighting historic trades from the comfort of our trolley.
  • Thursday & Friday
    • 11 a.m. | Meet the Animals
      Join our historical farmer for a tour of our farmyard friends.
  • Saturday & Sunday
    • 11 a.m. | Meet the Animals
      Join our historical farmer for a tour of our farmyard friends.

    • 1 p.m. | Toward Freedom & Fairness Tour
      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
      Take a guided tour highlighting our favorite staff picks!

History

From 19th-century cooking and baking to historic trades, lifeways, and skills, and farm animals and agriculture, there’s something for everyone in the Historic Village!

Looking for something new to GCV&M? Join us for our new “Toward Freedom & Fairness” tour at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to hear the stories of real people who played a part in Genesee Country’s complicated history of enslavement and freedom.

Plus, watch America’s favorite pastime, Men’s and Ladies Vintage Base Ball, most Sundays and some Saturdays at GCV&M from June – October! Grab a hot dog and a locally crafted beer at the Concession Stand, then sit back for some old-time entertainment. Become a member and attend all base ball matches for FREE!

Art

Explore these exhibits in the John L. Wehle Gallery!

  • An Extraordinary Attraction: 50 years of History, Art, & Nature (NEW in 2026)
  • Color Me Calico: A Taste for Prints and Parties
  • Perceived Realities: Wildlife, Land, & Myth

Nature

Take a hike on 5+ miles of Nature Trails to explore nature’s antiques – fossils! Then on Saturday and Sunday, grab a pair of binoculars and play bird bingo, read a nature-themed story in Genesee Country Nature Center’s cozy corner, meet our resident turtles, and visit with a Naturalist.

Food & Beverage

Grab a burger and fries or a homemade wrap at the Depot Restaurant 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (grill closes at 3 p.m.) or sip on a historic craft beer at the Depot or the Freight House Pub (open certain days)

Plus, taste historic treats like 1-2-3-4 Cakes, Springerles, and Hand Pies at the D.B. Munger Confectionery from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on weekend days.

Shop

Stop by the Flint Hill Store for unique gift ideas, village-made goods, homemade fudge, and more. Take home a mug or pitcher after visiting the potters, pick up a souvenir for a friend, or grab a T-shirt or hoodie to share your love for GCV&M!

More fun as a Member

Museum Members receive free daily admission to GCV&M, guaranteed access to special events, discounts in the Flint Hill Store, and more.