Free Admission for Teachers

During February school vacation week (February 19-21, 2025), we invite educators to visit the Village for free!* Enjoy the unique charm of winter in New England as you explore 200+ acres and 40+ historical buildings, chat with costumed historians, and watch demonstrations of 19th-century skills like pottery and blacksmithing. Teachers can also participate in drop-in, hands-on crafts, 19th-century school lessons, short tours of the Village, and talks with members of the Collections and Research team on these dates. Look for a table to sign up for these activities in the Visitor Center after you arrive. This is a great opportunity for teachers to acquaint themselves with all that the Village has to offer and explore how they might plan a field trip to the Village for their students! This week is also the start of Maple Days at the Village!

*Teacher must show a valid teacher ID card, paystub, or other proof of being a teacher, principal, or school aid at the Visitor Center to receive free admission. Offer valid for teachers only, not others in their party. 

Did you know? This school year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Museum Education Center at Old Sturbridge Village. Since then, hundreds of thousands of students have visited on a field trip, participated in hands-on activities in the Museum Education Center, and made lasting memories at the Village. As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Museum Education Center this fall, we're collecting field trip memories and stories from visitors, members, and fans. Share your field trip story here.

Experience the magic that has made an Old Sturbridge Village field trip the CORNERSTONE of education for half a century. Special thanks to Cornerstone Bank for supporting field trips at the Village and the celebration of Museum Education's 50th Anniversary!