Genesee Country Village & Museum invites visitors to embrace the winter season by walking (or snowshoeing!) through the nature trails or 19th-century Historic Village, warming up beside a fire in the Meeting Center Lounge, shopping the Flint Hill Store, and more. GCV&M also invites visitors to experience history, art, and nature throughout the month. For more information on any of these events and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.gcv.org/events/.
Winter Weekends at GCV&M
Sat. & Sun. through March 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Winter Weekends continue throughout February, offering visitors seasonal recreation and indoor experiences during the winter months. Activities include sledding on the Great Meadow, winter walks through the Historic Village, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on the trails, warm food and beverages available in the Meeting Center, shopping at the Flint Hill Store, and more – all for a discounted seasonal rate of $5.
As part of Winter Weekends, the John L. Wehle Gallery and the Nature Center will be open, offering exhibits, talks, and opportunities to engage with Museum staff and naturalists. These programs will be included with Winter Weekends admission and will feature:
•Toward Freedom & Fairness Presentation (Feb. 1)
•Dansville’s Castle on the Hill: Jackson Santorium by Patty Giglio (Feb. 7)
•Live music with the Biscuit Brothers (Feb. 14)
•Make & Take Your Own Pen-Wipes with Anna Worden (Feb. 15)
•Make Your Own Hairwork Workshop with Susan Doran (Feb. 21 and Feb. 22)
•Vintage Ladies Base Ball Talk (Mar. 1)
Valentine’s Brunch
Sun., Feb. 8, seatings from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with a festive brunch featuring a buffet with made-to-order omelets, a variety of breakfast and lunch offerings, sweet and savory selections, and a cash bar. Brunch tickets also include access to the Museum, allowing guests to explore the John L. Wehle Gallery, visit the Nature Center, and enjoy seasonal activities before or after their seating. Advance ticket purchase is required.
Valentine’s Tea
Sat., Feb. 14, and Sun., Feb. 15, 1 to 3 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with an afternoon tea at the Nature Center. The Valentine’s Tea features a maple-inspired menu with soup, savory bites, and sweet treats prepared by the Museum’s D.B. Munger Confectionery, served alongside a selection of teas. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Historic Dining Opportunities
Fri. & Sat., Feb. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Historical cooks will serve an authentic 19th-century meal at the MacKay House in the Historic Village. Guests will play parlor games and enjoy a full seven-course dinner (served family-style). Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
February Workshops
GCV&M has a timeless skill for every interest! Museum experts guide participants in exploring new hobbies and skills and give a taste of life in the 19th century.
•Coffee & Doughnuts Workshop – Learn how to roast your own coffee and fry your own doughnuts – the 19th-century way on Sat., Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
•Sweet & Savory Pastries & Pies Workshop – Learn the intricacies of baking pastries and pies with a historical cook in Jones Farmhouse on Sat., Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
•Cheesemaking Workshop – Explore fundamentals of cheesemaking within the ambiance of one of the Museum’s 19th-century kitchens on Sat., Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
•Wool Spinning Workshop – Learn the basics of spinning wool, a timeless skill that New Yorkers have been doing for generations, on Sat., Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
•Bake Oven Workshop – Learn the basics of using a 19th-century brick bake oven from a GCV&M expert on Sat., Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nature & Wildlife Art Symposium
Sat., Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Spend the day exploring how wildlife art helps us better understand the natural world during the Nature & Wildlife Art Symposium. Through talks led by artists and conservation experts, participants will take a closer look at the John L. Wehle Gallery’s wildlife art collection and examine how art can inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and strengthen connections to nature.
Speakers include Dr. Keith Tidball of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Marcus Rosten of WNY Wildway, and illustrator Katelyn Davis. Registration includes the full day of programming, a continental breakfast, lunch, and the option to participate in immersive experiences following the talks, such as a behind-the-scenes gallery tour or a guided outdoor walk. In-person and virtual attendance options are available. Advance registration is required.
Coming up in 2026
In addition to regular daily visitation, GCV&M is excited to launch its 50th season, full of special events and programming throughout 2026. Stay tuned to https://www.gcv.org/ for more information.
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