Are you planning your visit to the Village? The historic site announces its summer schedule.
OPEN May 1 – July 31, 2025
Days of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday
Hours of Operation: 10:00am to 2:00pm, last admission sales at 1:00pm
Admission: $15.00 for Adults aged 19 and over; Youth aged 18 and under are FREE
CLOSED August 1 to mid-October, 2025
Founded in 1984, the Village is excited to welcome visitors during its 41st year of preserving, sharing, and celebrating Sanibel’s history. The tour experience includes an orientation video and eight historic buildings displaying numerous artifacts telling engaging stories. Much of the site is handicap accessible. The Rutland House remains closed post-Hurricane Ian.
Scheduled Group Tours are available. Guided Tour Fee or FREE follows Regular Admission. For more information, please call 239-472-4648 or email at [email protected].
Annual Memberships are available with levels beginning at $40. Member benefits include free admittance of site visits. We welcome donations to support our mission to preserve, share and celebrate Sanibel’s history.
The Village Gift Shop in Shore Haven is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 1:00pm. Admission is not required to visit the Shop. We have a selection of books about key island topics, as well as postcards, artwork, Sanibel honey, and items as ornaments and decoupage shells.
The Village is located on Sanibel Island at 950 Dunlop Road (next to Big Arts) and parking is free.
The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village operates as a non-profit organization.
Visit the Village’s website for more information: www.sanibelmuseum.org. Follow us on Facebook!
