Old Sturbridge Village Reviews

Neat. The blacksmiths are especially fun and enjoyable to watch. Enjoyable to walk through.

Historically accurate. Knowledgeable, friendly staff.

Christmas by candlelight during these times...they did a great job pulling it off, kids had a great time!

Fun and educational. Really pretty views and really organized

I went with my friends to old Sturbridge village and I had a good time and I like going in the buildings and seeing how the people dressed up in period costumes explain what it was like living in the 19th century and I was very impressed with the how the employees setup the antiques in the buildings and it was like stepping back in time and I was very impressed and the employees did a very good job and I would go back there again and I would recommend old Sturbridge village to everyone to go to for good service, beautiful antiques, good customer service.

The Old Sturbridge Village is a step back in time, complete with activities and live demonstrations that range from glass, pottery, smithing, cooking to wood working. Nearly all the structures are original, often complete with history lessons from period actors.

The property is beautifully set on a forested river, where the saw and grain Mills can take advantage of the hydropower. Even if the old village didn't offer so much, it is still a beautiful afternoons walk. The on site farm is complete with livestock from pigs, to cows and chickens.

The cafe and gift shop top off the visit by selling not only typical touristy trinkets but also goods made on premise. My favorite being the hand thrown pottery baked in the replica wood fire kiln.

If you are lucky, your visit might even be timed so that you can catch one of the productions like Sleepy Hallow. Even if you can't catch a production, your visit will be well worth the stop.

Very spacious grounds to walk around, much bigger than I thought it was going to be. It was great to see the reenactors there even during the winter months. They were able to answer all the questions we had. Saw a week old baby lamb, that was probably the highlight for us! We will definitely be back. Great social distancing activity.

Been going to OSV since I was a child. Always a great time learning about Old New England and what life used to be like, especially around Christmas. Very nostalgic for repeat visitors and a must go for anyone who's never been

Attended wedding there. Food was good. Added excessive sugar to all their sauces & soups....disappointing....couldn't finish servings. Not sure if this was a Sturbridge decision or the host, but the women were served first then the men. For so many reasons this was close minded, presumptuous and disappointing.

Room was cold, even after bringing it to staffs attention. Many people, including the elderly & ill, were left in a physical state of discomfort for the evening.

The grounds are nice. The church was quaint. Staff were friendly.

Great living history museum and place for all ages to explore, learn and unwind.

Nice to visit to see history in real life and not a movie.

MUCH more than we thought it would be to see, learn, do! Artisans like blacksmith and tin smith, printer and carder, farmer and housewives all greeted us and answered questions freely with smiles!

A trip back in time. Great restaurant with friendly and helpful staff.

The whole family enjoyed the living history museum. Our son made a particular friendship with the blacksmith.

We bought a membership on the way out and can't wait for our next visit. We are imagining how awesome it will be after COVID restrictions!

Fun, historic little village to visit. Have been there twice. The land is beautifully kept and lots to see. Avoid going during weekdays in June when class trips are happening because the school chaperones and students don't pay attention or care about anything but themselves. The Old Sturbridge Village workers are VERY friendly and professional.

The personal at Sturbridge village was the greatest, they had the utmost care for us when we came to in F1 tornado that was within 11 miles they were securing us into their buildings they were prepared for this I was very happy with them for everything that they did.

Great place for whole family to visit. Staff are very friendly, eager to explain their roles and the historical context they are in. Been there a number of times, and each time i learn something new. Highly recommend it.

Fun and entertaining for the entire family! Live farm animals, farming and wood shop activities. Definitely a good time for all!

The Phantom and Fire event at OSV was wonderful! The actors did an amazing job bringing Edgar Allan Poe stories and poems to life. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all family members aged between 8 and 86! As always the Village was lovely and the staff amazing. Thank you for a lovely evening.

The Christmas By Candlelight here is a must-do event. I am lucky enough to be a participant (I'm a caroler) and everything was completely magical. My children came one night as well (they're four and six) and this is truly an event for all ages. There are demonstrations of food and crafts and dancing, as well as horse drawn carriage rides. There is also an interesting talking Christmas tree puppet named Tinsel, who seems out of place in the 1830's atmosphere but is worth seeing. Don't miss the Nativity Village and the gingerbread house contest.

Not worth the trip or the price unless you want to go back in time to when Christmas wasn't celebrated best to go elsewhere for holiday splendor only go here for good history lesson

Winter visit to the village, following the story of an itinerant peddler from building to building, guided by re-enactors with clues In verse

Wonderful experience for my family! Lots to see, learn & explorer.

Lots of interesting exhibits. Some buildings have ac. Some buildings are not wheelchair accessible.

First time here although I have been living 30 minutes away for over 10 years. I have always been deterred by the admittance cost and cost for extras.

All employees are very in tune with the era and seem to genuinely like what they do. The knowledge of the staff was great. The history was interesting and the property was well maintained.

Don't waste the extra money do to the sit down at the restaurant before the entrance. The menu is non existent and way over priced. The cafe style location had more variety and was reasonably priced.

The history, life stock and knowable staff is a 4. The food and price are 2.

I absolutely love stepping back in time at OSV. I think it is the best and I wish I lived closer so I could go more often!

I haven't been here since I was really young, it's not totally how I remember it but it is still completely enjoyable as an adult. They also offer you a free pass to return within the next week or so after you pay for one admission and even though I live 40 minutes away I made the second trip!

Had a great day participating in craft workshops and learning about 18th century furniture making as well as touring the village.
What a fun and informative place!

My girlfriend and I ended up here without knowing exactly what it was; that said, we were pleasantly surprised! It's a bit pricey, but it is absolutely gorgeous, especially if you like history! The covered bridges are a perfect romantic spot for a kiss and a picture, and with the changing leaves in the fall it really is a gorgeous destination for couples and families. I would highly recommend checking it out for an hour or two!

Love OSV - take my kids there any chance I can get. We love the history and the animals.

We went on the 4th of July to eat at the tavern expecting it to be the same type of menu as at Sunday brunch. However it was rather limited in selections. The food was good enough. The Merlot was fine. We had to wait quite a while to be seated , that was to be expected on a holiday. Overall we enjoy osv and we are annual members.

Been many times. Great place for field trips, or to learn about history and how life used to be in colonial New England. Staff is knowledgeable and have many interesting things to see. You never know what you're going to see, whether a blacksmith making nails, a potter making vases, women butchering turkeys, or someone skinning a coyote (yes we actually saw that). Their Christmas time events are especially nice.

Sure visit from me. The live performances are great and really appreciate the idea of outdoor museum.

It's an 1800's working farm with sheep, cows and it is so relaxing when you are there. The men and women are dressed in period costume. They even have a stage coach and a river ride that you can go on. There is also a restaurant.

Authentic 1780's - 1820's village. Very cool place to walk around and observe the different crafts, ways of life, and buildings of the time period. The pathways are mostly dirt and some buildings have been made accessible for wheelchair access. The demonstrations vary as some are very interactive and others are just reading signs. Most of the presenters are engaging even to the children. The Bullard Tavern is about midway and has a lunch if you plan it accordingly and the prices are reasonable. Plan to spend the day and wear comfortable shoes and prepare for the weather since a lot of it is outside. Disappointing that they charge extra for the coach rides, boat ride and stagecoach though. The movie is even more.

It was a nice place to visit and learn some history. The cows in the farm was a big hit for kids!

Loved this place. Very educational and entertaining. Ask questions and they will answer thoughly. Wear your walking shoes and allow enough time to experience as much as you can.

It was pretty. OSV at night by candlelight was different, i wish there was no COVID. Due to COVID it was hard to see things from the outside. All the buildings has you stand outside and look in the doors or windows.

Wonderful living village. Went here on a field trip my 5th grade students and they were so wonderful with the students and the kids declared it the best field trip of the year. 5/5 it was loved by all

I will revisit for the holiday season...due to the pandemic, a lot of the shops and services were closed. It's better to be safe though. That's the reason for the 3 stars. Will update after revisiting.

Picturesque and beautiful. Attending at Christmas time and loved the decorations and holiday spirit. Very authentic.

We love Old Sturbridge Village!! We get memberships every year! Worth the 2 hr drive!

Great family experience, reasonable prices, and knowledgeable people providing living history demonstrations. Highly recommended!

Been going here since I was a kid. It's a lot of fun to walk around and see how life used to be. I really like that the activities change with the seasons.

This living museum is a must-see for anyone interested in pre-Civil War Americana. The buildings, costumed workers displaying typical skills/jobs of the time, and the pretty rural setting make for an interesting day for all ages. The cafeteria was great, too, with inexpensive but delicious food.

Quaint village. Best Chicken Pot Pie ever.
So I am updating my review because my husband and I were just reminiscing about the chicken pot pie in the tavern. Is there any way to have them shipped.

Love this place. We flew in from Texas just to come back here again!

Living history at its best. Beautiful village, wide open views. Lots of crafts / trades demonstrated. My kids were fascinated. We've been many times. Redcoats and Rebels weekend is the best!

I'm an admitted history buff so places like this tend to be interesting to me. This said I still think that there's a lot to be seen, learned and done here that even folks that aren't so inclined will find interesting. The ground themselves are quite nice and the employees are friendly and helpful. I'd definitely recommend visiting if you have any interest in experiencing how things used to be back in the day.

Brings you back in time. Friendly staff and educators.

This place is great for adults & kids. They have their own little hotel where you can spend the nights at with all of today's accommodation's like WiFi & breakfast but with an old century feel to their decorations. It's definitely a great place for a day time visit where you can enjoy it and also learn things about how it used to be living in the 19th century.

This is an amazing place. I enjoyed this experience very much! The clock museum was totally awesome

We went with our 12 year old daughter..it was great! The staff was very informative and very knowledgeable. There was a wide variety of things to do. We loved it.

So interesting how they lived back in the day. Not sure when everything got so complicated. Had a really good time. Awesome people there and will answer as many questions you have.

Great place to bring the entire family. You can stay all day or just a few hours.

I just love this place. Love history and a great hands on place