Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Forty-eight historical buildings have been  moved to the village to interpret three distinct time periods - pioneer days, the mid 1800s, and the turn of the 20th century. The setting is beautiful and the buildings have been restored with careful attention to detail. Interpreters in period clothing welcome visitors to many of the buildings. 

There's also a museum, two restaurants, a pub, a gift shop, and a horse drawn trolley.

Unfortunately, even though the website and brochure have eighteen buildings marked as accessible, the village is not accessible. Some of the problems are steep hills, deep gravel, and poor ramps. The trolley is not accessible. I do not recommend visiting the village if you have mobility issues because it can be frustrating. However, there is a substantial discount: Discounted admission is offered for individuals with disabilities: adult $12, senior citizen (62+)/college student $10, youth $8, able companion/aide is free.

The parking lot is huge so follow the signs for accessible parking. The accessible lot is large enough for RVs and has a short, gravel ramp that goes to the admissions building. Village  42.99513, -77.88467




1 comment:

  1. I love seeing these old mansions furnished in the style of the period. I'm sorry the museum wasn't more accessible.

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