Join guides as they lead you through The Farmers’ Museum’s sparkling grounds by lantern light. Learn about the history of Christmas and how it was celebrated in Upstate New York in years past.

 Holiday Lantern Tours

The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown, NY

(6 nights) Fridays and Saturdays: December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
– Outdoor, hour-long walking tours starting at 3:00 p.m. and running every 20 minutes. Last tour begins at 8:00 p.m.

– Reservations are required. No walk-ins accepted. Please dress warmly.

– Tickets: $18 for Adult Members (13+), $20 for Adult Non-Members (13+), $10.00 for Juniors (7–12), and $5.00 for Children (3–6).

– Purchase tickets online at Eventbrite.com or visit FarmersMuseum.org.

 Enjoy an intimate, hour-long guided walking tour of The Farmers’ Museum and see it dressed in its winter finery during our new Holiday Lantern Tours, taking place on Fridays and Saturdays in December (Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19). Multiple tours offered each evening, starting at 3:00 p.m. and running every 20 minutes. The last tour begins at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $18 for Adult Members (13+), $20 for Adult Non-Members (13+), $10.00 for Juniors (7–12), and $5.00 for Children (3–6). Reservations are required. No walk-ins accepted. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com or visit FarmersMuseum.org. Please dress warmly.

Join our guides as they lead you through the museum’s sparkling grounds by lantern light. Learn about the history of Christmas and how it was celebrated in Upstate New York in years past. Hear about the origin of Christmas trees, Christmas cards, and Christmas carols. See what foods were prepared and how homes were decorated. Discover the history of Santa Claus and hear him read “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” You’ll also learn about major holy days of other religions.

Each tour is limited to eight people in order to accommodate for proper social distancing. A single, larger family unit may reserve one of our limited time slots. If your family group numbers more than eight, please call (607) 547-1534 or email TFMPrograms@farmersmuseum.org for booking guidance. Face masks are required. These outdoor tours last approximately one hour, so please dress warmly. For general questions regarding the program, please call (607) 547-1534 or email TFMPrograms@farmersmuseum.org.

Refunds will be accepted up to 72 hours prior to a reservation date. (Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.) If a program is canceled by The Farmers’ Museum due to poor weather conditions or other factors, all tickets will be fully refunded for that date.

The tour moves over uneven ground in the dark. Visitors with potential mobility issues should call at (607) 547-1534 or email TFMPrograms@farmersmuseum.org in advance to ensure your visit is as safe and enjoyable as possible.

The Farmers’ Museum is located at 5775 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown, NY. For more information, visit FarmersMuseum.org.