Calling ALL Princesses! Picture this: You, decked out in your finest tiara and ball gown, sipping on a refreshment as you cruise along the tranquil waters of the Erie Canal aboard the elegant Colonial Belle. This isn't just any brunch cruise - this is a princess-themed extravaganza fit for royalty. From the moment you step on board, you'll be greeted with regal flair and treated like the queen that you are. Enjoy a decadent buffet spread fit for a monarch, complete with French Toast, fresh fruit, chef-made muffins and more. As you dine in style, take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape while basking in the warm sun on the open-air deck. Why settle for an ordinary brunch outing when you can set sail on a whimsical adventure with Princess Ariel, Princess Belle and Queen Elsa? Grab your crown and let's make some royal memories aboard the Colonial Belle!

Walk the Destination Dinosaur trail to experience massive, moving dinosaurs like the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, the powerful Triceratops, the fierce Giganotosaurus and more than a dozen other life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Spot them flying overhead, hiding in the foliage and grazing along the dino path. Be sure to make memories with special photo opportunities, get hands-on with our fossil dig pit and enjoy our educational dino show happening daily at 12 and 2 p.m. at Center Stage!

It's a LEGO® experience for all age groups! Visitors can build their own limited edition miniature of the museum's 1926 International stake body truck. Creative works by members of the Rochester LEGO Users Group will be on display as well. It's all happening Sunday, August 16, 2026.  Open to ages 8 and older. Reservations are required: www.nymtmuseum.org/truckbuild

“Taylor Swift” Tribute Music Cruise FOR ALL AGES Family Friendly for ALL AGES! (+ 8% sales tax on food) Wear your TS outfit & bring friendship bracelets to trade. Capacity is limited. Book EARLY! Package Includes: 2hr cruise, covers of TS music performed love by Alyssa Coco & Matt Merritt of "Cruel Summer," pizza, TS Trivia, & service charge. Beverages & snacks are available for an additional cost on board. Mocktail and NA frozen drink specials available aboard. Hundreds of beverage options are available for purchase from our full licensed bar aboard. Cash & credit cards are accepted on the boat. Bagged Snacks & both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks from our fully licensed bar are available for purchase aboard. Cash & Credit cards are accepted on the boat. Per NYS Liquor Authority, Monroe County Health Department and insurance laws and policies, NO outside food or beverages (including bottled water) are permitted to be brought aboard.

These Friday night evenings for all ages offer twilight talks with astronomers, observations of celestial objects from the roof deck (weather permitting), and access to all four floors of the Museum.

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.

In our 1850’s farm kitchen learn the fundamentals of sausage making from cutting, grinding and mixing up ingredients to creating sausage links using natural casings. Participants will take home several links of sausages made from a variety of 19th century recipes. All participants must be age 16+; participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a paid adult ticketholder.

Elevate your culinary skills by mastering the art of pie and dough-making! Join us for an enchanting experience as you create delectable pasties (like our celebrated hand-pies!) and indulge in the creation of exquisite sweet tarts, all on a charming 19th-century woodstove. You’ll walk away with a delightful selection of your own small pies and our cherished trade secrets to bring the magic home.