This is an amazing place and must see to admire all of the amazing Christmas items you will see…read morehere. Great service, great people and prices are very reasonable. We have been there 4 times now and always came out with a bag of something beautiful.

I don't think words can describe how awesome this place is. Especially if you love Christmas! It's…read morefantastic. The kind of place you would have to see to believe. My aunt and I came out from New York and we had a great day. It had just started to snow so the grounds were beautiful. We spent so much time in this store and enjoyed every minute of it. There is so much to see. Literally ceiling to floor; wall to wall of Christmas decorations. It's beautiful. I had to take pictures of it all. I wanted to show everyone back home. We were so lucky when we came it wasnt very crowded so we didn't feel rushed; I love the ornaments I bought and my aunt was really happy with her purchases as well. We keep talking about returning, but it is a 6 hour drive from where we live. Maybe this coming year. Also, and the best part of the store honestly is the gentleman who owns the place. He was so nice and just lovely to talk to. We had told him we were from out of town and he wasn't the type of guy that just brushes you off after you make your purchase. He was very down to earth and made conversation with us. He recommended this great antique shop to stop on the way home. He even gave me some a carton of cider on the house. Very nice guy! Also, his dog Clancy is just precious! I would recommend this place to everyone! This place is magical!

This store is huge!!!!! The selection of different items seemed to never end. I want to go back…read moremore prepared. Unfortunately a carriage isn't workable throughout the store and we left the baby carrier at home. So unfortunately I didn't get to dive into all the greatness! The staff seemed friendly and super helpful! If you're looking for a place with a huge selection of things this is the place!!! Value wise some things seemed a tad pricey but then others were super reasonable. It's all a matter of opinion l! The store was clean and organized just so much inventory the aisles are full! Definitely check this place out!!! It's massive!!!

I Love The Sturbridge Yankee Peddler! The service was excellent. The selection of items is…read moreinsanely awesome! The value, in my opinion, was very good. I was able to find so many things I was looking for from blueberry tea to real maple syrup to a beautiful backpack purse with matching wallet and belt purse.

Just drove 70 miles to visit this place that says Sunday hours they open at 10....we'll, waited…read moreuntil 10:45 and no one showed up. If your going to have a shop, you should keep you hours updated.

Awesome place to shop...new inventory weekly...something for everybody...love this placeread more

Last minute stop at the Vintage Retriever and we walked out with all our gifts wrapped and ready…read morefor the tree! Unique homewares, locally resourced, supporting small enterprises. Lovely, thoughtful gifts and reasonable prices. Friendly staff and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Great prices and selection of crystals including MOLDAVITE and Fulgrite (crystallized lightning)…read more You can tell the owner knows his stuff and has a great sense of humor. I love seeing the goofy googly eyes on the crystals.

They have a huge selection of minerals and some jewelry. They have a section with a blacklight…read morewhere you can check out fluorescent samples. And there were samples that I'd never seen similar elsewhere. The discount table and some pieces were average priced... but a lot were over-priced. I only found a couple of bargains, but it was a lot of fun to browse. Some of the stuff they had was museum quality. Service was fine. She asked if we needed help, and we got a small free rock when checking out / signing up for their mailing list. Lots of parking, and the store didn't feel crowded.

What a totally magical place! Andrew greeted us and gave us an hour of his attention as we toured…read morehis packed-to-the-gills gallery inside this beautiful building. He told us a lot of stories and histories behind the art and the artists, and showed us more that wasn't yet hung on the walls. He mentioned they rotate the art about once every two or three months, so we can't wait to come back! This gallery is a real hidden gem and a special thing to visit!

Lovely museum with a variety of exhibits…read more I was very excited to view the new armor collection they have on exhibit. It's a vast collection with full suits of armor down to the smallest embelishment, cerfemonial or functional. Pieces include European and Asian examples. The exhibit is included with admission and has timed entry so be sure to book ahead to get your desired time slot. A small kids area in the exhibit has art supplies and books in case the adults are taking too long. Directly across from the armor exhibit we viewed the "Peaceable Kingdom" exhibit. Artists around the world have submitted works of their interpretation based on the original painting. Some artist included information explaining their thoughts working on the project. Many of the pieces are very insightful. A recreation of an Italian palazzo courtyard showcases a roman mosiac floor. Gorgeous. Also on this level is a 12th century Charter House moved from France. The museum has adorned this space with period stained glass from England and mimic candle light with electric candelabra to set the scene. A small cafe near the moasic floor offers sandwiches, coffee, tea, water, sweets, soft drinks, soup and salad. The gift shop is by the entrance on this side of the building and offers a large variety of gift items including note cards, ornaments, books, games, kitchen items, hand bags and more. On the next level up in the palazzo are a series of galleries flowing into each other displaying European art from the 11th century to the early 20th. Behind this area you will find egyptian art and more. One exhibit included a kiosk with more information about items in that collection and a comfortable sofa and seating. At the time of this review, the third level is being renovated. The fourth level is modern art (Andy Warhol and Christos for ex.) and collection preservation labs. Fifth level seems to be an event space. Free lockers are available in the coat rooms near the ticketing desk. Class rooms are located near the Lance St. entrance. See their website for available classes. A free parking lot for museum patrons is available across Lance St. There is a cross walk with wheelchair ramps on/off the sidewalks here. An elevator is available to the left of this entrance if you cannot navigate steps. Interior elevators move between levels as do staircases. Restrooms are on a couple of levels and have diaper stations. A water fountain (bubbla) is near the elevator and restrooms. A few wheelchairs are available on a 'first come' basis. Discounted entry is available, see website for details. Most definitely recommend. I very much enjoyed our visit. Plan to possibly spend a few hours. You can easily spend hours looking at all that armor. You can also make a quick run through if you are short on time. On a side note, the Salisbury Mansion is located behind the museum and well worth a look if you have time.

The Worcester Art Museum is packed with memorable exhibits, and I had a great time exploring them…read morefor 2.5-3 hours. I was able to make it through the entire museum at a leisurely pace. The Asian art section, especially the Japanese prints exhibit "Reflections of a Changing Japan: The Evolution of Shin Hanga" was a standout. The Roman mosaics taken from a floor of a home were definitely memorable. They're incredibly well-preserved and shows stories about life, mythology, and religion. I was amazed by the amount of skill and detail it must've taken to puzzle it back together after transporting it across the world. The ancient Egyptian exhibit was super cool, packed with statues, sarcophagi, and other artifacts. They also have some restored European and American oil paintings that were truly stunning, some looked insanely realistic. I spent the most time admiring this exhibit. I wasn't a fan of the contemporary art but one can say that I lack whatever it takes to fully appreciate it. It's a small museum but worthy of a visit.

We enjoyed several hours walking around old Sturbridge village. We also got to ride on a horse…read morebuggy ride which looped around at a certain part of the town.There were several demonstrations going on around the village and we got to see sheep, goats and pigs. The food at the tavern Cafe was delicious. I'm mentioning specifically the chicken pot pie and new england clam chowder, which we had and was really delicious. The gift shop was worth visiting as well. We brought home a Christmas ornament and some pottery made there.

Longtime visitor, former volunteer. The good- OSV is an…read moreinvaluable historical resource and wealth of information, research, and a breeding ground of historical interpretation methods. If you go to any history or museum conference, you'll find staff and former staff there. They're some of the best in the game, and their staff are unbeatable experts in very niche subjects. Their focus on rural social history was revolutionary when it started and still is revolutionary today. A lot of museums will teach you about political history. Not a lot will teach you about domestic life in OSV's level of detail. For visitors, OSV is sort of a "you get what you want out of it" experience. Some visitors come wanting to talk to interpreters and learn, others want to walk through quickly. Those people don't learn as much. The not so good- management seems more interested in running money laundering charter schools than retaining or paying their excellent staff. I've seen historians who have been interviewed in books and documentaries leave for much less prestigious jobs because it's just not worth it for them to stay. The price- day admission price is really high. I wish more people know there lower cost options. Many regional libraries lend day passes.