2026 Field Trip Rates
Sauder Village is one of Ohio’s most popular educational field trip destinations. Nestled in the northwest Ohio town of Archbold, Sauder Village is about 45 minutes from Toledo and just over an hour from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- Students: $10 each
- Adult Chaperones: $15 each 

- Teachers & Teacher Aides: Free admission

- Bus Drivers: Free admission and FREE PARKING!
Preschool groups:
- Students: $7 each
- Adult Chaperones: $9 each
Click for information on Historic Village hours.
NOTE: To accommodate school field trips in May we are open Tuesday through Friday 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact us year-round (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) with questions or to reserve your spot.
- 800.590.9755 (ext. 3107)
- [email protected]
STUDENT EDUCATION FUND
The Student Education Fund was founded in 2019 by generous donors who believe in the educational value of a field trip to Sauder Village. Through this fund, we can offer financial assistance to schools who need it most.
Contact us at [email protected] for more info or click the link below to apply. Funding is based on need and on the availability of resources in our fund.
Homeschool Field Trip Experiences
Make a trip to Sauder Village part of your homeschool curriculum. With hands-on activities and self-guided interactions with our living history village, we are a great way to meet the learning needs of all the children in your family. Attend one of our selected Homeschool Days and receive reduced admission for your family, or partner with your homeschool co-op and bring 20 or more to receive a group discount any day. Contact us at [email protected] for details.
Additionally, at different times of the year we offer special homeschool discounts across the complex. Check out our Events calendar or contact us at [email protected] for details!
Special Programs
Make a lasting and impactful experience for your students with special programs and add-ons tailored to their interests. From guided tours to hands-on workshops, our programs provide additional ways to engage with history and culture — either at Sauder Village or right in your classroom. For a listing of our current programs and content ​click here.
SPECIAL PROGRAM RATES
- At Sauder Village: $75 per group (up to 25 students) with a discounted rate of $1 per additional student beyond 25. NOTE: This fee is in addition to Historic Village admission.
- In your classroom: Approximately 45 minutes long for a cost of $100 plus mileage.
MORE INFO ON SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Contact us at 800.590.9755 (ext. 3107) for more details on available options. All programs must be booked in advance.
Teacher Resources
Interested in bringing your students to Sauder Village? Please read the important information below:
RESERVATIONS
Advance reservations are required for all group tours and special programs. There are two steps to make a reservation & payment for a field trip – both need to be completed to make a full reservation for your school or group field trips:
- A Reservation Request can be made by online submission or with a verbal request at 800.590.9755 or 419.446.2541 (ask for the education department). Use this form to help with the registration process.
- Complete a Payment form – required for all school or group field trips.
We recommend field trips be scheduled at least two weeks prior to the requested field trip date.
DISCOUNTED RATES
To receive discounted rates, you must pay with a single form of payment. Anyone who pays individually at the Visitor Services Desk will be charged full admission. Please bring your completed Payment form with you upon arrival.
Preschool pricing is open to preschool groups who book in advance and plan on spending two hours or less at the Village.
FOR CHAPERONES
Please distribute the Chaperone and Teacher Field Trip Tips to all chaperones prior to your visit.
FOR BUS DRIVERS
Please give the Bus Loop Map to your bus driver.
