Children's Museums

Hale Farm & Village

Name: Hale Farm & Village
Address: 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Akron, OH 44333, Akron, OH, US
Telephone: (330) 666-3711
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (1175 reviews)

📍 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Akron, OH 44333

📞 (330) 666-3711

🌐 www.wrhs.org/plan-visit/places-to-visit/hale-farm-village

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	10 AM–4 PM

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About Hale Farm & Village

Mid-19th-century living-history museum. This 32-structure museum offers a glimpse of life in the 1860s via crafts, gardens & farm animals. Hale Farm & Village is a 90-acre, 32-structure living-history museum located within Cuyahoga Valley National Park, offering an immersive 1860s experience with working farm animals including oxen, sheep, and chickens. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,175 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Living History Museum
Location: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Northeast Ohio
Highlights: 32 historic buildings, farm animals, craft demonstrations, 19th-century life experiences
Best For: All ages, families, homeschoolers
Year-Round Events: Seasonal programs, workshops, festivals, and special demonstrations

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Hale Farm & Village is a 90-acre, 32-structure living-history museum located within Cuyahoga Valley National Park, offering an immersive 1860s experience with working farm animals including oxen, sheep, and chickens
⭐The museum features costumed interpreters demonstrating traditional 19th-century crafts including glassblowing, blacksmithing, pottery, spinning, weaving, and candlemaking throughout the village
⭐Hale Farm & Village operates extensive year-round programming including monthly Fun on the Farm series, seasonal festivals (Harvest Festival, Sow & Grow Festival), and specialized events like Civil War Weekend and Juneteenth Celebration
⭐The venue offers hands-on interactive experiences such as Natural Dyeing Workshops and Science Explorations with Literature Connections, appealing to homeschool audiences and families with dedicated programming
⭐Hale Farm & Village is available as a wedding and private event venue, featuring an air-conditioned chapel and picturesque grounds on its 90-acre property

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for a full day visit - the 90-acre site has a whole village to explore with 32 historic structures, farm animals, and multiple craft demonstrations (glassblowing, blacksmithing, pottery, weaving). Reviewers recommend allowing several hours and bringing a camera.
💡The venue features level, wagon-accessible paths throughout, making it very stroller and wheelchair-friendly for families with young children or mobility considerations.
🕐Visit during seasonal special events like the Sow & Grow Festival, Harvest Festival, or Civil War Weekend for enhanced interactive experiences and themed programming beyond regular demonstrations.
💡Take advantage of hands-on workshops like the Natural Dyeing Workshop and Fun on the Farm programs (monthly themed activities including planting and animal care) for deeper educational engagement beyond passive observation.
💡Use GPS for directions as the venue is located within Cuyahoga Valley National Park and slightly off the beaten path. The visitor center offers modern amenities including food service and a gift shop, making it convenient for all-day visits.