Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Marvel at more than 40 original buildings, including homes, …
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Marvel at more than 40 original buildings, including homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops - all situated on more than 200 scenic acres. Visitors can meet heritage breed farm animals and interact with authentically costumed staff. Mission: Old Sturbridge Village, a museum and learning resource of New England life, invites each visitor to find meaning, pleasure, relevance, and inspiration through the exploration of history.
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Sep 5, 2024
We bought tickets in advance, online although when we arrived, which was rather late, there wasn’t a line. There is quite a lot to see and we only saw perhaps half of it, as we were (unexpectantly) … Full review by tinaNtravel
Sep 5, 2024
The day we went happened to be very rainy; but we had such a good time, anyway, and despite the mud. Many of the buildings were open, and we learned a lot. Not all the activities listed, seemed t… Full review by Joan K
Aug 10, 2024
What really makes this place special is the quality of the interpreters. So willing to engage and most of them have extensive knowledge - able to go well beyond basic questions. The town of course … Full review by scott r
Is there one price to get in and it includes all the experiences within? Or how does the pricing work? Is it different for different ages?
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Standard daytime admission is as follow: Adults: $28 at the door or $25.50 online. Seniors (55 and older): $26 at the door or $23.50 online. Youth (ages 4-17: $14 at the door or …
Standard daytime admission is as follow: Adults: $28 at the door or $25.50 online. Seniors (55 and older): $26 at the door or $23.50 online. Youth (ages 4-17: $14 at the door or $11.50 online. Children 3 and under: Free Standard daytime admission is good for one day in the Village. It does NOT cover special evening programs like Christmas by Candlelight or The Sleepy Hollow Experience. One day tickets can be upgraded to a membership or season pass within 30 days of purchase and with receipt.
Are you ever open on Mondays? That's my day off and so want to take grandkids. Hard to understand why you would not be open in summer every day.
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They are not open Mondays or Tuesdays. They seem to have limited staff as well since even when they are open not all of the exhibits are open or staffed. Many have limited hours.
Hours vary seasonally. We are currently open Wednesday - Sunday. You can always check the footer of our website or the VISIT page on our website for our current and upcoming hours.
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