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Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

THIS EVENT IS PAST. For current events follow this link: EVENTS

Saturday, September 17, 2022    Apples-in-barrel-activity-400x400
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Museum Day ticket provides FREE ADMISSION for two people.

In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket… for FREE!  

NOTICE: Ticket is now available to download!
Click here to Download your Museum Day Ticket
(print or show on your phone at our Admissions Desk)

Saturday, September 17 is also the final day of our Apple Week event! Sauder Village will be highlighting this favorite fall fruit with special apple-themed recipes in our historic homes and hands-on apple activities for all ages to enjoy. Visitors will also want to stop by the Doughbox Bakery to take home some delicious apple treats! Activities planned for this week include:
- Apple-themed games and activities on the Village Green
- Help dry apples, roll out pie dough, make fruit peel and pack apples for the winter!
- Cider Pressing Demonstrations - watch as we press apples into cider