Old Sturbridge Village is an outdoor history museum and re-created New England town of the early 19th century. The Village covers over 200 acres and has more than 40 historic and reconstructed buildings. Unpaved roads lead to houses, farms, shops, mills, and gardens typical of 19th-century rural New England. Throughout the Village historically costumed "interpreters" demonstrate and discuss the daily life, work, and community celebrations of earlier generations.

Over one-half of our historical buildings have wheelchair-accessible entrances; interior access varies. The Village's unpaved roads are generally firm and stable. Most roads are level, with steeper grades located near the Bullard Tavern, Glass Exhibit, and Herb Garden. Longer, more gradual grades are located near the Visitor Center and Freeman Farmhouse. (See enclosed map.)

The Visitor Center is the main entrance for most visitors. Ticketing and information services, exhibition galleries, and a theatre are located here. Please begin your visit in the Visitor Center concourse.