This year’s Wee Faerie Village is going to rock! Join us for a visit to Gemstone Station, September 26 – November 1. Open Tuesdays–Sundays, 10 am to 5pm. Closed Mondays*
*Open for the holiday on October 12

All that glitters is not gold…sometimes it’s rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. Explore a Wee Faerie Village where everything is made from precious gifts of the earth: twinkling gemstones, sparkling rare minerals, and shimmering shiny metals.

Since 2009, over 250,000 visitors have immersed themselves in the spirit of imagination and whimsy that comes from visiting at least two dozen pint-sized installations across the Museum’s campus on a perfect autumn day. The annual Wee Faerie Village is a beloved seasonal tradition for all ages.

A walking trail of faerie-sized creations takes visitors on an adventure through a different themed environment each year. Teams of local artists make their installations from scratch, often working with natural and found materials to evoke the Museum’s beautiful landscape. Upon check-in, visitors receive a map that guides them to each house’s location, tells the story of the faeries who live there, and invites close looking for a special hidden object.