These activities and experiences -- for individuals, families and groups -- offered throughout the season that will allow you to dig deeper into the natural science, architecture, landscape design and history of Stan Hywet and the Seiberling family.

For school and group information, pricing and scheduling, contact group sales at groupsales@stanhywet.org or 330-315-3284.

  • Adventure Labs  Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment by trying Stan Hywet’s new Adventure Lab
    This game uses clues & puzzles to take you on a journey around the estate. Download the free Adventure Lab app to your smart phone to begin your adventure, The Women of Stan Hywet.

  • Virtual Tours  Experience Stan Hywet in a new and different way by taking a virtual tour.

  • Seiberling Explorers  For the youngest guests (children, ages 3-6) and the young at heart visiting the estate, Stan Hywet offers the “Seiberling Explorers ” program on select Wednesdays at 10:30am. Programs take place in the Playgarden and throughout the estate; program begins promptly at 10:30am in the Carriage House Courtyard.  Included in admission, but reservations are required.

  • Stan Hywet Interactive Trail Map >the Stan Hywet Interactive Trail Map provides guests with access to digital content on their phones about flora, fauna and the history of the estate through a series of "trails" related to the estate's past and present. Watch the intro video here.

  • Discovery Days A drop-in program on select Thursdays from 10am - 1pm. Check our Facebook page for dates and details.
     Explore the grounds with your kids.  Our staff will help get you started, and after that, continue at your own pace. Try activities like geocaching, questing, bird watching, insect identification and more.  No pre-registration is require. Included in a "Garden Grounds" admission.
  • Butterflies of North America Late  June to early September, get up-close and personal with Ohio's native butterflies by visiting the Butterfly Habitat located next to the Corbin Conservatory. Through interactive activities, simple observation tools and interpretive materials, learn about native butterfly species, the butterfly life cycle, and how to make your own backyard more butterfly friendly.

  • Questing: Follow a series of clues to locate hidden "treasure boxes" by going on one of three Ohio & Eric Canalway Quests. Pick up clues in Admissions or print copies here: 
    -- Designing the Landscape Quest
    -- I Spy at the Manor Quest
    -- Seiberlings at Play Quest
  • Geocaching Seek out several hidden geocaches by using your smart phone or hand-held GPS unit. Go to geocaching.com for more information or ask for a guide to geocaching in Admissions.

More Opportunities for Learning on the Estate:

  • Visit our event page for other learning opportunities.