Old Sturbridge Village

Where: Old Sturbridge Village

When: Saturday 1/18 - 5:00pm Arrival

Who: All families who registered for this event.

Program Guide
Overnight Itinerary 2025
2025 welcome letter
Directions with map Night in the Museum

Sample Schedule (Standard Night in the Museum Program)

Evening Activities

5:30 pm: Arrival and check in

6:00: Brief group introduction in Lunch Room; divide into groups for evening activities

6:15–9:15: Evening activities: Interactive tours of the Village; hearth cooking and craft

9:15: Snack and overview of building rules and emergency procedures

9:30–10:30: Get ready for bed and free time

10:30: Lights out!

Morning activities

7:00 am: Lights on!

7:30: Head to breakfast at Bullard Tavern

7:40–8:15: Breakfast

8:20–8:45: Morning storytelling performance

9:00: Fill out evaluations and get patches; pack up belongings

9:30: Museum opens to guests!

Sleeping areas are located within our unique Museum Education building. All areas have wood floors or industrial carpet. You will be placed in a sleeping area with some or all of your group, depending on your group’s size. With mixed-gender groups, children (and adults) may be separated by gender. Please let us know prior to the overnight if any of your participants have any special needs or require special accommodation. 

WHAT TO PACK:

*Sleeping bag or warm blanket

*Pillow

*Toiletry items

*Water Bottle

*Appropriate warm/cool clothing

*Money for gift shop and snack bar purchases

*Appropriate foot wear

*Rechargeable/portable battery pack

*Rain gear

*Extra pair of shoes

*Camera

*Camping mattress pad

WHAT TO LEAVE HOME:

*Valuables

*Power strips, electric chargers, etc.

*Coolers

*Large suitcases

*Skateboards and roller shoes

*Tents