Old Sturbridge Village Review

Great family friendly with lots of things to see with a warm friendly staff

Great place to walk around and think of the old "better" days.

The actors transport you back in time and give an authentic feel for the era, the staff was very knowledgeable and included you in the experience. This is perfect for families.

It was very creepy I went during the day and I was still scared I can t imagine how it is at night. I m pretty sure to place is haunted. I suggest not going.

Love History? OSV preserves and recreates life in a working farm village from 1790 to 1840, and has been a favorite destination for millions of schoolchildren for more than 60 years. If you ever wanted to step back in time, this is a magical place to learn, see and do.

Overpriced; posted prices omit senior citizen discount.

It was a cold experience, but wonderful. The employee/actors are amazing and they know every detail about every little thing you might think of to ask them.

A great educational and entertaining experience. The folks here love to explain their lifestyle. Tip! Ask questions, they seem to like it and everyone learns.

I love this place because I get to see what things were like in the mid' 1830ish. There are live demonstrations . Everything is great!

Two consecutive days for the price of one. Worth going to at least once each season.

Great for families. Beautiful grounds with plenty of room to explore. Good dining choices. World class historical immersion. Sunday brunch is delicious and a great deal.

This place really takes you back into another era! The reenactors are so knowledgeable about everything from the food they make to the construction of the buildings to the industrial pieces. Block out a few hours to visit because you won't want to rush through it all. The food in the cafeteria is decent and not too overcharged

I just love the charm and history here at Old Sturbridge Village. You just seem to be taken away back to the 1700s, just for a few hours when you visit. From the friendly staff that help you get your ticket to the costumed historians telling you all about rural life in colonial America it s a great place to visit. I just loved to with my school when I was a kid , checking out all the reproduction and real historic buildings , from the church to the bank - there is always something going on. You never know what s happening unless you go looking so come on down to the village with your friends and family soon. I know I will.

Lots of interesting things to see, but was disappointed to find that for an admission fee of $28, lots of the buildings were empty of period folks to describe daily life. The blacksmiths and cheesemakers were great, as were the potter and cobbler, but other buildings didn't have anyone around to talk about their daily tasks. Felt that mementos were also very pricy. I would return here again but would try to do so early in the day as lots of the staff was leaving at 3:30. I'd be hesitant to bring very young children as it would be a long and exhausting day

Loved it! There were people in almost every area to tell you about different aspects of living in the 1700's. Very informative and enjoyable.

Awesome place for everyone. Lots of things going on and there very friendly.

Awesome place to visit for the day. The guides were knowledgeable and it was .uch bigger than I expected. I would recommend spending the whole day so you dont feel rushed!

A wonderfully done recreation of a New England town from the 1830's. The interaction of the shop owners, townspeople, and live demonstrations of the many businesses keep the history alive while making learning about history fun for all.

As usual very pleased with my experience, except for the blacksmith. I have never been here when I am comfortable with what any smithy has to say. May it be gruff, off color, or misogynistic, these blacksmiths always make me feel uncomfortable.

OSV is a great representation of life in New England in the early 1800 s. The staff does a great job of explaining life then versus now. A membership is a great value and each time you visit gives you a different insight into history. Special events are very well done.

Be prepared to spend the entire day here. Visit with the baby sheep and cows. Expensive if bringing a large family. Has its own parking lot. Great place for all sized kids

Wonderful place, friendly staff, lovely village! Great piece of history!

It was truly beautiful! The houses were closed because of COVID, but they had people inside the houses telling us a little about something from the time period. The horse drawn carriage was a slow, yet exciting ride around the town. There weren t as many animals as I remember from previous visits. A food store there was incredible expensive, though. We got 5 hot chocolates for $21.25!!! The hot chocolate wasn t even that thick.

Great family friendly museum. Christmas by candlelight is a must see.

We really enjoyed everything about this place it was so well laid out and all the amazing buildings.
The staff are fantastic really helpful I love how they dress up in costumes and you can really see how life was back then.
The only downfall is there are not enough hours in the day wish we had more time to spend here is was excellent.
Great job by all involved

Even though it doesn't have as many interpreters in costume as they used to (when I was growing up they had 1-2 people in each building) O.S.V. still holds amazing charm and the opportunity to observe and participate in many 19th century activities. The gift shop is outsourced and ridiculously overpriced. Overall though, it's beautiful. They have a Sleepy Hollow production in October which is great. My favorite is December though. Sleigh rides, hot mulled cider, bonfires in the snow...

We've been members of the Village for many years and love being able to step back into the 1830s! If you like history, visit Old Sturbridge Village for a wonderful experience.

Wonderfully interesting. Great displays.This is a wonderful way to learn about life in early New England

Nice destination to seek out an old world village. Many buildings that were moved together to create quite a unique town from various communities within Massachusetts and beyond. Spent over 5 hours here.

Almost like time travel! The atmosphere was amazing, and its a good escape from the rest of the world!

Fun and educational for all ages. Is a lot of walking so suggest stroller for lil ones.

Very well organized and re-assembled little town of the 19th century with people working and acting like real inhabitants. Had a great time here

Was a great place to visit with our 7 year old girl.

Immersive. Interactive. Authentic. Worth the drive

My wife and I enjoyed the last evening of the 2019 "Christmas at Sturbridge". We were glad that we didn't miss a thing.

Good place for a field trip, staff is helpful & knowledgeable.
Returned in June 2019 when family visited & we all had a wonderful time. The staff was helpful and a bit playful while answering questions and the atmosphere was great for walking & visiting.

This is a replica of a town from yesteryear - like 1700-1800's. They demonstrate how life was in early colonial America. The town has a working farm, and many other things - like a tin smith, a lawyer's office, a village smithy, a cabinet maker, a mercantile store, meeting house, a church, a bank etc. There are costumed people who demonstrate things, explain and answer questions. It is wonderful for history buffs and people who are curious about hand made items.
People in period dress - telling stories as if they were there. Great for the whole family. Entertaining and educational.
Free pass for your family with military ID shown !!!! Wonderful place to visit!

Plan to spend the day. Interesting and informative. You'll want your camera

A fun place to spend the day. A true step back in time.

Old stur bridge village was decorated well on christmas lights theme but not so well managed. They hava a huge place and a beautiful theme and could have done better than what it is. Its starts at 3pm and gets colder in the evening and it had only two small fireplaces only, due to walking in cold for long time could not get to see the other fireplace theme at all. The animals are kept in very bad shape, no cleanliness.could have lit the place better and made more beautiful. The horse carriage ride doesn't cover the entire place as it should have, they are making small rounds only and dont orate anything about the village. All narrators are not good, talking very sparsly. The small house was found to have good narrator. The washroom facility is good. There is huge free parking made available.

Great place to visit if you are interested in history.

It was fun too see life as it was..so peaceful..but it was hard work too...wish we could go back in time..

We spent just over 2 hours here but could happily have wandered around for longer if we had arrived earlier. It's a good & interesting collection and the staff friendly & knowledgeable.

Great family friendly place to relive New England in 1830's.

Interesting place to visit great place for a family day

It was a great way to spend some time with the family and learn about the old ways ,I personally loved the grandfather clocks and water run mills the girls loved the horses, sheep, oxes.and the horse and carriage ride , also don't forget about the food it made a nice ending to the day

Great family day with fun educational aspects mixed in without the kids realizing.

Definitely worth the money for Phantoms and Fire. Great presentation with the fires on the pond and the actual lanterns along the paths. My only complaint would be the horse carriage driver. I understand he's got a big responsibility but he seemed very annoyed and short with everyone. Other than that a great time!

The most beautiful experience of our 4-week tour of the east states. Worth seeing from start to finish.

Wonder full place lot of historic things to learn about and a great learning experience

Went for the Christmas Lights event. It was beautiful!

The one star is for getting me all excited for a ciderfest and running out 2.5 hours early. It would be 0 stars if you hadn't refunded the $52... Thank you for being a huge disappointment.

Attended a book discussion and the theatre was comfortable. Restrooms close by. Comfortable temperature. Nice facility.

I went there when I was a kid on a school trip I loved it. It's like going back to that time I would love to visit again when I go back to the US

Local , interesting, and puts you in the New England of the past . Literally feels like you time traveled without even really going far from home. I want to come back soon!

Great way to escape the hustle and bustle of modern America and experience a simpler, more peaceful time.

Dedicated staff and excellently crafted period pieces make this place something truly special. A mixture of handmade and relocated historic buildings dot the premises, with everything from a perfectly reconstructed 18th century New England single family home, to a relocated Congregational Church. A must go for any history buff.

As they say it makes history come alive. Costumed interpreters knowledgeable of the subject matter make this into many teachable moments. I'm not sure where some reviews put this at a 3 hr average but your admission not only includes the day you arrive but allows you to come back a second day - just bring your admission to the ticketing before you leave to get validated to return or trade up to a membership.

Wonderful place to visit. We have visited multiple times and always seem to learn something new. Each season offers a different perspective on life during the time period. Make sure you interact with the staff especially the the historic characters they are full of knowledge and give a wonderful explanations of life of the time period.

This place is fantastic! I've had a membership for 3 years and visit often . The docents are knowledgeable and friendly. Crowds can be an annoyance. But it is a welcome escape from cell phones and a humbling reminder that we don't know what hard work is. A must see for anyone who wants to be an American, or even more so, for those who think they already are.

A good place to witness history, seldom do museums actually have real roleplays

Due to the pandemic, Old Sturbridge Village is at partial capacity. That means crowds are nonexistent, but buildings are closed off and staff is limited and masked. Overall, I think they are doing the best they can under the circumstances, so that's why they get 4 stars.

The place is nice but I just do not know how people with children can afford to go there. Expensive

We always enjoy Old Sturbridge Village - staff are always welcoming of questions from adults and children, programs are delightful, atmosphere is top notch and true to the period. Particularly like that children are treated with such respect. We are or have been members of pretty much every museum in the region - OSV is the only one I would never consider allowing to lapse. Highly recommend.

Absolutely love OSV. Go multiple times a week with our daughter.

Christmas theme, very low key this year due to Covid.

The walkway needed and should have been shoveled clear so people didn't have to lea e family members home out of concern