Fruitlands Museum

Fruitlands Museum We are a Trustees property! The Trustees enjoys and cares for more than 100 special places - roughly 47,000 acres - all around Massachusetts.
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Discover Art, History and Nature at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA. Engage yourself in American history. Explore the connections between a 19th century utopian society, New England Shaker communities, Native American culture, 19th century Hudson River School landscapes and vernacular portraits, and discover a diverse array of flora and fauna hidden within our 210 historic acres. Enjoy a dynamic, truly New England landscape at Fruitlands Museum, a Trustees property.

There are some exciting things coming up at our sister property deCordova! This year, Arias Aloft, their exciting collab...
06/22/2026

There are some exciting things coming up at our sister property deCordova! This year, Arias Aloft, their exciting collaboration with Circus 617 and Opera Untapped, is going "Chromatic," exploring the colors of the natural world — drawing audiences into a living landscape of music and movement and capturing the beauty of a New England summer.

So, head on down to deCordova on June 28 from 6-7:30PM to experience this magical summer spectacular! Check out their website for more details!

Posey Moulton lives and works on the coast of Maine, using "Ghost Gear," the reclaimed detritus of industrial fishing op...
06/21/2026

Posey Moulton lives and works on the coast of Maine, using "Ghost Gear," the reclaimed detritus of industrial fishing operations, to create other-worldly, larger-than-life sculptures. Her installation Second Wind, on view at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, is a response to the Great Marsh, inviting viewers to explore and connect with its coastal habitat.

Posey will be at Fruitlands on July 11 from 1-3PM, sharing her materials and her process with us! Join us and explore the use of recycled materials and create your own sculpture!

To find our more and reserve your spot, visit https://thetrustees.org/event/447443/

Image 1: Courtesy of Posey Moulton
Image 2: Second Wind, Photo by Chris Cardoza, Doza Visuals

This weekend is your last chance to visit with the Fruitlands Fairies before they fly away for the next stop in their su...
06/19/2026

This weekend is your last chance to visit with the Fruitlands Fairies before they fly away for the next stop in their summer journey! (But don't worry, they promised us they'll be back again in the fall!)

Looking for more family-friendly ways to explore Fruitlands after the Fairies leave? We have our last Story Hour of the season coming up on June 26, and then the next morning we'll have our inaugural Chalk-a-Palooza!

For more information about these and other upcoming events at Fruitlands, visit http://thetrustees.org/fruitlandsevents

We're back with our Third Thursday Trail Finds! Does anyone know what kind of tree this is, and why it's so special to f...
06/18/2026

We're back with our Third Thursday Trail Finds! Does anyone know what kind of tree this is, and why it's so special to find one?

Hint: It's featured in one of the artworks that's a part of The Land Tells Our Stories, our new state-wide exhibit featuring three outdoor sculptures and a Process Gallery here at Fruitlands!

While the grass around our museum buildings is mowed regularly, the Fruitlands property also has valuable meadows and wooded spaces that visitors are welcome to explore. However, anyone who wants to explore the grounds should be sure to check for ticks (which can transmit Lyme Disease) after visiting the reservation. Long-sleeve shirts and long pants recommended.

For more information about the trails, including a property map, please visit our website.

06/16/2026

With just a little over two weeks to go until our Summer Concert Series, we're reminiscing about years past! What's your favorite Fruitlands Summer Concert memory?

Details and tickets for all our upcoming concerts can be found at http://thetrustees.org/fruitlandsconcerts!

We're exciting to announce that, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, we will be offering free admission on Father'...
06/15/2026

We're exciting to announce that, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, we will be offering free admission on Father's Day, June 21!

Come see your new exhibits, look through the historic buildings, and shop around in the Museum Store!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Artist Workshop! We had a a blast using natural materials and recycles...
06/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Artist Workshop! We had a a blast using natural materials and recycles paper to make paper-pulp leaves with May Babcock!

Our next workshop is on July 11 with Posey Moulton, who'll be guiding us through the process of using abandoned fishing gear to make hanging sculptures!

For more information about our Artist Workshop series, visit http://thetrustees.org/fruitlandsevents

📸 Photos 5+6 courtesy of Posey Moulton

Have you ever heard of an Analog Bag? This trend is part of a larger desire to stop doomscrolling and keep yourself busy...
06/12/2026

Have you ever heard of an Analog Bag? This trend is part of a larger desire to stop doomscrolling and keep yourself busy in a more hands-on way!

The Fruitlands Museum Gift Shop has a whole selection of nature-inspired items to help you stay grounded and connected, whether you're in plane, train, or waiting room! Stop by any time Thursday through Sunday, 10AM-4PM!

Help us fill the Fruitlands hillside with spectacular summer-themed artworks at our Chalk-a-Palooza on June 27! From 10A...
06/11/2026

Help us fill the Fruitlands hillside with spectacular summer-themed artworks at our Chalk-a-Palooza on June 27! From 10AM-1PM we'll be chalking it up outside the Fruitlands Farmhouse and celebrating the start of the summer season! The top three designs will win some fabulous prizes!

Find out more and register at https://thetrustees.org/event/446680/!

Fruitlands is full of objects that are made of fun materials or help tells the stories of the artists and makers who cre...
06/10/2026

Fruitlands is full of objects that are made of fun materials or help tells the stories of the artists and makers who created them! Stop by our Story Hour this Friday, June 12, from 10:30-11:30 to explore some of the Arts and Crafts at the Museum, and try your hand at making some of your own!

Address

102 Prospect Hill Rd
Harvard, MA
01451

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+19784563924

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