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Genesee Country Village & Museum

A sprawling 19th-century village with working tradespeople, farm animals and a nature center. The historic village runs in the warm months, with special winter weekends and holiday events.

Ages
Toddlers, Kids, Tweens
Price
Seasonal admission; special-event pricing
Setting
Outdoor
Best seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Address
1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford, NY 14511

Highlights

  • Living-history village
  • Costumed interpreters
  • Nature Center trails
  • Winter Nature Sundays

Upcoming events here

Event
Wed, Oct 28 · Daytime (see site)

Halloween Homeschool Day

Old-time Halloween traditions and activities around the historic village, aimed at homeschool families.

Kids, Tweens · Admission · Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford

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Event
Fri, Oct 30 · Evening tours (see site)

Spirits of the Past: A Walk in the Dark

A guided after-dark theatrical walk through the historic village with spooky stories. Best for older kids and teens.

Tweens, Teens · Ticketed · Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford

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Event
Nov 7 – Nov 8 · Sat–Sun Nov 7–8

Holiday Market & Preparing for Winter

Shop handmade gifts at the museum's holiday market, then wander the historic village to see how 19th-century families got ready for winter.

All ages · Adults $15–16; youth 4–12 $13–14; 3 and under free · Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford

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Event
Dec 4 – Dec 19

Yuletide in the Country

Candlelit 90-minute walking tours of the historic village with holiday scenes from the past; this year marks the museum's 50th anniversary. Tickets are not sold at the door.

Kids, Tweens, Teens · Tours $35 ($30 members), 3 and under free; dinner buffet extra · Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford

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Event
Sun, Dec 13 · Seatings 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm

Brunch with St. Nick

A holiday brunch in the museum's decorated Meeting Center with a visit from St. Nicholas.

Toddlers, Kids, Tweens · Adults $28; youth 4–12 $17; 3 and under free · Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford

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Event
Sun, Dec 20 · Seatings 9, 10, 11 am and 12 pm

Breakfast with St. Nick

A morning breakfast with St. Nicholas at Genesee Country Village; it's the same day as the Holiday Open House, so you can make a day of it.

Toddlers, Kids, Tweens · See GCV for tickets · Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford

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Event
Sun, Dec 20 · 10 am–3 pm

Holiday Open House at Genesee Country Village

The historic homes open with crackling fires, period decorations, music and dance, so families can see how holidays were celebrated long ago.

All ages · Museum admission · Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford

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Last checked October 26, 2026. Hours and prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go. Source.

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