Operating Hours & Seasons

 

2024 Hours of Operation


Listed below are the standard hours of operation for the visitor center and the observation deck of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. However, there are known exceptions and weather related changes to these hours. Check Current Conditions or Basic Information for more details.

Visitor Center:

May 18 - Sept. 8 10 am - 6 pm Daily
Sept. 9 - Sept. 30 10 am - 5 pm Daily
Oct. 1 - Oct. 14 10 am - 5 pm Fri., Sat., Sun., & Mon.


Observation Deck:

May 18 - Sept. 8 10 am - 6 pm
Sept. 9 - Sept. 30 10 am - 5 pm
Oct. 1 - Oct. 14 10 am - 5 pm Fri., Sat., Sun., & Mon.

Tours to the observation deck are every 15 minutes. Time slots must be reserved and tickets purchased in the visitor center the day of your visit. Note that this is a change from previous years when tickets were sold at the elevator. This means no more waitng in long lines in sun or on the narrow stairway.

Stop in the visitor center to watch a 15-min video, explore the exhibits and reserve a time to visit the observation deck. Tickets can sell out by 2 pm on busy days. Visit the fee page for more information.

 
 
Atop the column of Perry's Victory and international Peace Memorial is a bronze urn.
The Memorial

Rising 352 feet above Lake Erie, Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial is a dominant feature of the Lake Erie Islands.

A white building with a two story center that is all glass surrounded by a deck with white pillars
Visitor Center

View exhibits and artifacts, watch a 15-minute film on the battle's history and Perry's victory. Purchase tickets to the memorial and more.

Last updated: April 22, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 549
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Phone:

419 285-2184

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