Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village – a “must-see” New England attraction which depicts life in an early 19th-century rural Village, featuring costumed historians, antique buildings, water-powered mills, and a working farm. You can view antiques, meet heritage breed animals, and take part in hands-on crafts.
Old Sturbridge Village is the perfect place for a wedding – complete with multiple ceremony locations and reception spaces and nearly endless photo opportunities.
The Village is also a great place to hold a bridal or baby shower, anniversary party, reunion, or other social function.
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Old Sturbridge Village is also proud to be a Blue Star Museum. Active duty, career retired military or disabled veterans and their families (up to 6 people) receive complimentary standard daytime admission year round. Military Veterans receive 50% off adult standard daytime admission with an additional 25% discount for others in their party. Note – Military discount available with military and photo ID at the Visitor Center only; Not valid on special evening programs.
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Great gifts available in the Museum Store! Browse online or in-store to choose from a host of unique gifts including village made redware, tinware, fudge and more! Open Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
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Located adjacent to Old Sturbridge Village, the award winning Inn & Lodges offer comfort and convenience in 29 modern lodging units and a charming 10-room Inn.
Old Sturbridge Inn & Reeder Family Lodges
369 Main Street
Sturbridge, MA 01566
OPEN EVERY DAY
Join us in celebration of Independence Day! Experience fife and drum music, cannon demonstrations, games, a parade, and more. Hear special readings of poetry and the Declaration of Independence. Join in a game of base ball, or watch a toy hot air balloon take flight. Marvel at the work of our skilled artisans and tradespeople, […]
Join us as we celebrate summer favorites: baseball and BBQ! The Village will bustle all day with tons of fun for the whole family. Learn about the history of baseball and step up to bat. Play classic early American games on the Common, meet and greet our sheep, chickens, cattle, and pigs, and learn about […]
Join us as we celebrate summer favorites: baseball and BBQ! The Village will bustle all day with tons of fun for the whole family. Learn about the history of baseball and step up to bat. Play classic early American games on the Common, meet and greet our sheep, chickens, cattle, and pigs, and learn about […]
Join us as we celebrate summer favorites: baseball and BBQ! The Village will bustle all day with tons of fun for the whole family. Learn about the history of baseball and step up to bat. Play classic early American games on the Common, meet and greet our sheep, chickens, cattle, and pigs, and learn about […]
On June 19, 2024, we will commemorate and explore the history, resilience, and culture of Black people in America. We encourage visitors to consider the historical and present-day significance of Juneteenth through interactions with guest speakers and performers as well as Old Sturbridge Village’s costumed educators. Engage in discussions and ask yourself “what can I […]
Old Sturbridge Village's birthday is on Saturday, so this week, we're taking a look back at Village history! Saturday, June 8th, marks 78 years since Old Sturbridge Village first opened to the public! While many things have changed in the decades since our early days, our joy of hosting visitors of all ages and backgrounds […]
Discover how New England farmers used the wool from their sheep in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village’s annual Wool Days. Farmers will give the sheep their annual “haircut” while costumed historians demonstrate the entire wool textile process, from scouring and carding the wool to dyeing, spinning, and then knitting the dyed yarn. Please note […]
Celebrate mom, grandma, and the other mother figures in your life with a traditional Afternoon Tea at Old Sturbridge Village. Ox & Yoke Café will be transformed into a simple, yet classic, atmosphere complete with linens, flowers and more. Guests can sip an assortment of teas, and taste a variety of small bites including delectable […]
Come warm your soul during winter with a Fireside Lunch. Enjoy a comforting dining experience with carving stations set up in the Great Room at Bullard Tavern located in the heart of the Village on the Center Common. There will be live music, a fire in the hearth, and traditional hearty fare. Saturday, April 13; […]
This week is your last chance to take advantage of kids free admission! Through this weekend, up to two kids, 17 years old or younger, are admitted for FREE when accompanied by an adult/senior paying full standard daytime admission. Reserve your tickets online and save even more! Active members can also bring up to two kids […]
Homeschoolers ages 13 and up are invited to join us for themed, advanced craft workshops! These workshops will explore seasonal themes and incorporate items from OSV’s collections, the natural world around the museum, and contemporary and 19th-century issues. You may also be interested in the winter sessions of our popular Civics programs! Click here to learn more. Things […]
Come warm your soul during winter with a Fireside Lunch. Enjoy a comforting dining experience with carving stations set up in the Great Room at Bullard Tavern located in the heart of the Village on the Center Common. There will be live music, a fire in the hearth, and traditional hearty fare. Saturday, April 13; […]
Seed, sow, celebrate! Enjoy the outdoors while we celebrate the Earth. This weekend, join us for discussions on the changing climate, the history of New England’s environment, sustainability, and more. Enjoy a walk through the woods, watch our pollinators hard at work, and see if our gardeners and farmers need help preparing for the growing season ahead. […]
Homeschoolers ages 13 and up are invited to join us for themed, advanced craft workshops! These workshops will explore seasonal themes and incorporate items from OSV’s collections, the natural world around the museum, and contemporary and 19th-century issues. Things to know: All programs take place on Mondays. Participants will be able to enter the museum with Village […]
Come warm your soul during winter with a Fireside Lunch. Enjoy a comforting dining experience with carving stations set up in the Great Room at Bullard Tavern located in the heart of the Village on the Center Common. There will be live music, a fire in the hearth, and traditional hearty fare. Saturday, April 13; […]
Patriots’ Day observances at Old Sturbridge will resound with the stirring beat of drums and the thrilling call of the fife! In celebration of Patriots’ Day, join us as we explore the stories of Patriots who helped lay the groundwork for the founding of our country during the American Revolution as well as military history […]
Join us as we highlight extraordinary and everyday women of early 19th-century New England! Hear the stories of women missionaries, see demonstrations of clothing construction and spring cleaning, listen to poetry, and so much more. How did early 19th-century women see themselves? How did society view the woman’s sphere? How do we view their lives […]
Join us as we highlight extraordinary and everyday women of early 19th-century New England! Hear the stories of women missionaries, see demonstrations of clothing construction and spring cleaning, listen to poetry, and so much more. How did early 19th-century women see themselves? How did society view the woman’s sphere? How do we view their lives […]
For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]
For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]
