Bring your mystery rocks and fossils and learn how to create and catalog your collection.

Go behind the scenes in our Historic Village – after-hours!

Sometimes it is the very simple things that are affected by complete change over time. Knives were once a ubiquitous tool, used in shop, farm, or home by virtually everyone. In this workshop, participants will construct a sheath around a knife (provided). Do something 200 years old as you learn to stich and finish leather into a custom-formed knife cover.

It's amazing what you can learn from an owl's vomit! Investigate the contents of a unique owl pellet! Piece together bones, learn about owl hunting habits, and discover some special pieces of the museum's collecting in this all ages workshop!

This introductory course covers the basics of cat body language as well as how to have safe and successful interactions with cats of all temperaments. Cats are often misunderstood and at times, their behaviors can be difficult to understand, even for experienced cat owners. This course will explore the many ways in which our feline companions communicate and how we, as humans, can better understand them. This course will also discuss cat socialization and behavior modification.

Warblers, Orioles, Hummingbirds, Oh My! We’ll search the Preserve for Spring migrants and then relax and enjoy hot herbal teas and pastries while overlooking beautiful Lake Kirsty. Ages 5+ Advance registration required. $15 per person. BMS Members save 10%.

The Genesee Valley is at war, and Genesee Country Village & Museum is on the frontline! Considered the second “War for Independence,” the War of 1812 spread like wildfire across young America, from the East Coast to the Mississippi River. Come be a part of the action as Genesee Country Village & Museum explores both sides of the conflict and the impact it had on the citizens of Western New York.

Venture on an intimate guided tour of the Vernal Pool Trail and beyond to investigate the importance of this essential habitat to salamanders, dragonflies, native plants and much more.

Weekends May 16-31, 2026, 9:30 am to 4 pm: Dino ROAR is BACK by popular demand! Dinosaurs have escaped their handler and have been spotted in the woods at Stokoe Farms. We need you! Help us capture the escaped beasts and get them home. Start your day with our Drive-Thru experience where you will use your Nerf Darts to stun the prehistoric beasts from your own vehicles. Tune-in and listen to the noise of the forest, do you hear the prehistoric footsteps echoing? Back by popular demand, this is the first event of a 2026 full of excitement and wonder. (Tickets are $26.99 - $38.99... Children 2 and under are free.) 20% discount off the price of your tickets with code KOAA20

Join us for an enchanting afternoon luncheon offering! Set in the picturesque MacKay Home right in the heart of the Village square, we invite you to join us for a delightful experience filled with relaxation and laughter.

Spring flowers are more tender than those cut later in the season and require additional care and know-how for long-lasting arrangements. Learn the tricks of the trade from seasoned historic gardener, Emily Conable. Ticket includes Museum Admission, so come early to enjoy the Village, Nature Center.

Join us at Camp Weona for our Tours, Oars, & S'mores Open House. Meet our staff, take a tour of Weona, and enjoy camp activities. Free and fun for all ages, spend the day at camp and get ready for Summer 2026!

Do you have an unfinished knitting project shoved into the back of your closet? A collection of “junk” you haven’t found time to stick into a junk journal? Join us for a cozy evening of tea, snacks, and crafts! Bring that project you’ve been meaning to finish and trade tips and tricks with fellow crafters while enjoying light refreshments and looking out over beautiful Lake Kirsty. Basic craft supplies and mini crafts provided; bring your own main project.