Photo from the venue's own site
Admission from $28.
Sauder Museum is a living history museum where visitors explore the evolving story of the Great Black Swamp through authentic objects, stories, and crafts displayed across a historic village. Guests walk through buildings at their own pace, encountering working craftspeople and interactive demonstrations that bring Ohio history to life. The museum grounds span 235 acres of northwest Ohio countryside and include seasonal attractions like a train ride. The Sauder Village Campground offers 235 acres with full hookups, tent sites, shower facilities, a playground, sports courts, a splash pad, swimming pool access, fishing, and a campfire area. Visitors can stay at the Heritage Inn or camp nearby. Dining options include the Barn Restaurant with hot buffets and soup and salad bars, Oak Tree Pizza, the Doughbox Bakery, and a Soda Fountain. The museum publishes admission prices online and operates on seasonal hours. The attraction suits families, school groups, and corporate retreats seeking connection and discovery in Archbold, Ohio.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10am–5pm (Summer); Wednesday-Friday 10am–3:30pm, Saturday 10am–5pm (Spring/Fall)
Prices quoted from saudervillage.org. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
Fancy going together?
2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 7 – 10 · 10:00 amEvent
Families watch a 150-year-old apple cider press in action and enjoy apple-themed activities and historic recipes at the Historic Village, open 10am–3:30pm.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“October 7 - 10 and October 14 - 17, we are celebrating all things apple! Watch our 150 year old apple cider press in action in the Historic Village.”
Oct 10 · 11:00 amEvent
A free fall outing on the Barn's patio from 11am–3pm featuring pumpkin painting, gourd bowling, ring toss, make-and-take trail mix, and pumpkins for purchase.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Pumpkin Patio Party at the Barn October 10 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm”
Sauder Museum publishes its own offers, and when saudervillage.org was last read, on , there was none.
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