KidStory at old Sturbridge Village

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Venue:	Old Sturbridge Village
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Exhibits

Kidstory invites children to use their imaginations and exercise their thinking skills as they pretend to use the fireplace for cooking, draw water from the dooryard well for laundry, shop for household goods in a miniature country store, and discover what farm work would have been expected of their 19th-century counterparts.

A costume corner encourages kids to sit for a 'portrait' (parents are encouraged to bring a camera!) choosing from among props seen in period paintings of children on display nearby, or striking a pose of their own devising.

The new gallery reflects the mission of Old Sturbridge Village as a place that invites all ages to discover the meaning, pleasure, relevance, and inspiration of exploring history.

Each activity, whether it is re-enacting the chores of an early household or browsing the spice rack at the country store, builds on children's learning in many areas, including geography, history, arithmetic, and reading, to draw them into a child's life in an earlier era.

At two Discovery Centers located in the Kidstory galleries, boxed activities on various themes invite children and their parents to pull up a chair and work and play together. A broad selection of books likewise invites quiet play and a deeper understanding of the Village story. Younger children are offered many farm and animal toys and a chance to discover who lives in the barn (hint: there may be an unexpected resident or two!).

Winter Rates (January 4, 2006 - March 31, 2006)
Adults $10.00
Seniors (65 and over) $10.00
Youths (3-17) $5.00
Children Under age 3 Admitted Free

Regular Daytime Admission Rates (April 1, 2006 - October 22, 2006)
Adults $20.00
Seniors (65 and over) $18.00
Youths (3-17) $6.00
Children Under age 3 Admitted Free

All admissions are good for two days within a 10-day period. Any guests of second-day visitors receive a 25 percent discount on their own admission.

COST

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Winter Rates: $10 Adults, $5.00 children, under 3 free

WEBSITE

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www.osv.org

LOCATION

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Route 20, Sturbridge, MA map
Phone: 800-SEE-1830