Visit the Barn
Upcoming Opportunities to Visit Barn Sanctuary
Plan Your Visit
Tours run every weekend beginning in the Spring and ending in the Fall. All upcoming opportunities are listed below along with frequently asked questions to help you prepare for your visit. Keep in mind that we are only open to visitors during tours and for select celebrations so we recommend you plan your visit in advance.
Virtual Tours
For the safety of our animal residents and staff, in-person tours are currently suspended in accordance with the shelter in place order in Michigan. We take health and safety very seriously, and will continue to provide you with updates. Meanwhile we are offering Virtual Tours of Barn Sanctuary!
All upcoming Virtual Tours require pre-registration and are listed below.
Virtual Field Trips
We offer Virtual Field Trips during the school year September-June. Students will get the opportunity to “meet” our animal residents, hear their stories and learn about the incredible lives of farmed animals. You will work with our Programs Manager to customize your field trip based on age level and number of students. Virtual Field Trips require a minimum service fee of $25.
Check out our event page to sign up during the school year, or email visit@barnsanctuary.org with questions.
Private Visitations
If you would like to visit Barn Sanctuary outside of the listed tour times and upcoming celebrations, you can arrange for a private visit.
Private Tour Requests
Private tours offer a much more intimate experience of the sanctuary than our weekend group tours. They give visitors more opportunity to engage with the animals 1-on-1 and ask questions. During the tour we share individual animal stories, information about the species and industry facts. Private tours are led by trained tour guides who are super knowledgeable and can answer any questions you might have during your visit.
Because private tours require more time, preparation and coordination from our team, booking private tours requires a larger donation. Donation amounts vary based on tour group size. To inquire about a private tour, please email us at: visit@barnsanctuary.org
Sponsor Visits
People who have sponsored an animal for two or more years get to visit the sanctuary anytime of year, for free, to meet their sponsored resident in person! To schedule your visit email us at: info@barnsanctuary.org
Upcoming Tours
In-person tours are currently suspended for the safety of our residents and staff. We are not accepting visitors to the sanctuary at this time. Please schedule a VIRTUAL TOUR instead!
sunset tour
Jul 18
Virtual Sunset Tour of Barn Sanctuary (All Ages)
Take a relaxing evening break and transport yourself to Barn Sanctuary! You will meet many of our animal residents and learn about their species, hear their stories, and witness their beautiful lives as they wind down the day. Grab a beverage, a friend, and hang out as we tour the property and say good evening to the residents.great farm sanctuary tour
Jul 25
The Great Farm Sanctuary Tour
Ever wanted to visit a BUNCH of sanctuaries in one day? Your tour dreams are about to come true! We teamed up with Lancaster Farm Sanctuary and 8 others to host the first ever Great Farm Sanctuary Tour! This is a collaborative effort put together by Lancaster Farm Sanctuary to help promote the work farmed animal sanctuaries do everyday and help raise funds for animals across the country!
FIND US
Visit Us:
20179 McKernan Rd. Chelsea, MI 48118
Call Us:
(734) 746-5009
Hours:
We are only open to visitors during tours and listed fundraisers and celebrations. All visits must be booked online in advance. View upcoming visiting opportunities here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to make a reservation to visit?
Yes. All visits must be during one of our tours, fundraisers or celebrations. Our team is busy at work running the sanctuary. We cannot accommodate drop in visitors.
What do the tours consist of?
You will be taken from species to species and enter the pastures and yards with many of the residents. During the tours we share the resident’s rescue stories, information about the various species of farmed animals and the industries they came from.
Are the tours child-friendly, or do you have special kid tours?
Yes, kids are welcome and tours are appropriate for all ages.
Can I feed the animals?
Many of our animals are on special diets. Please do not feed any food to the animals during your visit to the sanctuary unless Barn Sanctuary staff has provided that food to you specifically to give as treats.
Can I bring my dog?
For the safety and comfort of both our rescued animals and your dog, dogs are not allowed on sanctuary grounds. Registered service animals are the only exception to this rule, and must be kept on-leash at all times.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes, but please do not bring any meat, eggs, dairy, or animal by-products to the sanctuary out of respect for the animals, staff, and fellow visitors. You may be asked to put your food back in the car for consumption elsewhere if it does not meet these criteria.
Can We Visit Any Other Time Besides Weekend Tours?
Barn Sanctuary is closed during the week. Our staff is working during the week and we do not accommodate drop-ins. We are not open to visitors outside of the specified tours times and special events listed on our website. If you would like to tour the sanctuary during a time outside of our listed tour and visitor dates, you must fill out a private tour request.
Are We Allowed to Bring Hurt, Injured or Rescued Animals to Barn?
No. If there is an emergency or an animal in need, you must contact our team through the appropriate channels. If you are aware of an animal in need, please email rescue@barnsanctuary.org. Provide your name, contact information and as much information about the animal as possible. If this is an urgent rescue case, please type “URGENT” in the email subject line. Thank you!