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Rates, Dates & Hours

Important information before planning your visit!

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Historic Village opens April 30.
2025 Historic Village season runs
April 30, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Visit our classes and events page for winter classes, programs and events.


2025 HISTORIC VILLAGE DATES & HOURS: Spring (April 30 - May 24) Hours: 
Wed. – Fri. 10:00 am – 3:30 pm,
Sat. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday

Summer (May 28 - Aug. 30) Hours: 
Wed. – Sat. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm,
Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
 

Fall (Sept. 3 - Nov. 1) Hours: 
Wed. – Fri. 10:00 am – 3:30 pm,
Sat. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday

The exception would be Sensory Friendly Tuesdays - June 10, July 8 and August 12

The Historic Village opens at 9:30 weekdays in May and October to accommodate field trips.

2025 Admission Rates:

Tickets can be purchased at the Welcome Center which is also the entrance to the Historic Village. For location information while on the complex follow this link: Complex Map

2025 Regular Admission Rates:
Adults:
$28
Students (ages 4-17): $22
Children (ages 3 and under): Free
Seniors (60 and over): $26 - includes discount

2-Day Admission Ticket: Adults - $46; Students (ages 4-17) - $34, Seniors 60 + - $ 42. Valid for two consecutive days, non-transferable.

Senior or AAA Discount may be used, only 1 discount applies

While we do welcome service animals, no pets or emotional support animals are allowed in the Historic Village. 

Follow this link for other information before visiting Sauder Village: Know Before You Go


AAA Discounts

Adults: $2 discount      Students: $2 discount

Military Discounts

Active Duty Military & Reserves: Free

Military Family: Adults $23; Students $17
Military Veterans: Adults $23; Students $17


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Blue Star Museums Discount

In partnership with Blue Star Museums, Sauder Village offers free general admission to active military, plus five family members, from Armed Services Day (Saturday, May 17) through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1).

logoMuseums For All Discount

With EBT Card presented at Admission: $3.00 per person for 6 people.
Any State Card is Valid

Sauder Village is a proud partner in  Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.

The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits visiting and up to six people who live with you, with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.

Sauder Village Membership

Purchase a membership to enjoy all that Sauder Village has to offer – free admission, special events, discounts on member events, classes, buggy rides and shopping. Join today! Follow this link to purchase a MEMBERSHIP.


Retail Shops:

Museum Store 

2025 Winter Hours

Tuesday – Friday:
10 am – 5 pm

Saturdays
10 am - 3 pm

Closed Sundays and Mondays 

May 3 – November 1

Tuesday – Friday:
10 am – 5 pm

Saturdays
10 am - 5 pm

November 4 – December 24

Tuesday – Friday:
10 am – 5 pm

Saturdays
10 am - 3 pm

Closed Sundays and Mondays  

For more details: Museum Store


Quilt Shop
(Threads of Tradition)

2025 Winter Hours

Tuesday – Friday:
10 am – 5 pm

Saturdays
10 am - 3 pm

Closed Sundays and Mondays 

May 3 – November 1

Tuesday – Friday:
10 am – 5 pm

Saturdays
10 am - 5 pm

November 4 – December 24

Tuesday – Friday:
10 am – 5 pm

Saturdays
10 am - 3 pm

Closed Sundays and Mondays  

For more details: Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop

 


General Store
 

Closed Now - April 2025

 

The Barn Restaurant:

Follow this link for more information about the Barn Restaurant. Open Year 'Round.
  
Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hot Buffet, Soup & Salad Bar, Menu and Daily Specials are available.
Sunday & Monday – CLOSED

The Barn Restaurant will be closed January 1 - 16, 2025 for renovations.  We will reopen January 17.


Doughbox Bakery

Follow this link for more information about the Doughbox Bakery.
Open Year Round.
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Drive-Up Window Open at 6:30 a.m. 
Closed on Mondays 
 
CLOSED January 1 - January 9, 2025. Reopening January 10.



Soda Fountain on 1920s Main Street

Ice cream treats, special sodas, hot dogs, snacks and beverages. 
Requires a paid admission or membership to access the Soda Fountain.
 
Dates & Hours are the same as the Historic Village at the top of this webpage or follow this link: Dates & Hours

 

 

Sauder Heritage Inn

Follow this link for more details: Sauder Heritage Inn. Open year round!


Campground:

Opening for 2025: Friday, April 4
2025 Season: April 4 - November 2, 2025
Follow this link for Campground information.

Founder's Hall

Event Facility -  Follow this link for more details: Founder's Hall.
Available to rent for your event.
Open year round!


Sauder Village Office

Located in Welcome Center:

Open Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Welcome Center is located:
22611 State Route 2
PO Box 235
Archbold, OH 43502
Follow this link to: Directions





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Breakfast Buffet

Start your day deliciously at the Barn Restaurant!

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