Indigenous People’s Day (Kids Free)

Did you know? All kids 12 and under will receive free admission to the Museum on Indigenous People’s Day. We’ll offer a wide array of activities in the Historic Village for kids to enjoy. 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 Dig into the various treaties that forever changed the landscape of Western New York. Explore a historic map full of Haudenosaunee folklore and learn about the learn the tales behind them. Learn about the Mackay connection to the treaty of big Tree and the treaty itself. Connect the dots between Haudenosaunee women and their influence on modern day democracy. 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, & 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 D.B. Munger Confectionery: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of historic cookies, cakes and hand pies. All information is subject to change.