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

Fruitlands Museum

Name: Fruitlands Museum
Address: 102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard, MA, 01451, US
Telephone: +19784563924
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

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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.

09/03/2026

The Fruitlands Fairies have officially arrived for their fall stay! Come explore the trails and see if you can find all of their hidden doors and secret hideouts!

09/01/2026

September is here and Fruitlands has a whole slate of fall programs!

🧚 The Fruitlands Fairies return for an autumn visit on September 4! Explore the trails and see if you can find all their fall homes!

🧺 We'll be open on Labor Day! Stop by from 10AM-4PM to enjoy the last bit of the summer season!

🌿 Our Landmarks & Landscapes: Nature Journaling Workshop returns of September 12! Join us to explore the connections between Art and Nature!

🐚 Stop by for the Opening Reception for Seashores and Gardens, our new showcase with local artist Mary Rose O'Connell

🌟 Take in the magic of the autumn skies and come stargazing with us and the Aldrich Astronomical Society on September 17!

🏺 Our Annual Craft Festival returns of September 19 for a full weekend showcasing some incredible artisans. We'll also have some special programming on both days, including a Painting Demonstration by local artist Mary Rose O'Conell and a drop-in craft based on our Eye of the Beholder exhibit!

For more details about these upcoming programs, visit thetrustees.org/fruitlandsevents!

Image 5+7: Mary Rose O'Connell, Rugged Coast

08/31/2026

A peek into the high-flying fun at our Annual Kite Festival on Saturday! We can't wait to see everyone again next year!

08/28/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2026 Summer Concert Series! It’s been a wonderful season of music and we can’t wait to dance with you all again next year!

08/26/2026

Shaker simplicity on display

08/24/2026

The natural world is full of colors and patterns! From leaf and bark rubbings to mapping the colors in the landscape, we'll be using art to explore the natural world in our upcoming Landmarks & Landscapes: Nature Journaling Workshop on September 12!

For more info, and to reserve your spot, visit https://thetrustees.org/event/448313/

08/23/2026

There's nothing quite like summer sunshine and beautiful old buildings ⛅

08/22/2026

Don't miss the magic of the autumn skies!

We'll be joined by the Aldrich Astronomical Society on September 17 for a night of stars and stargazing! They'll have several telescopes set up as well as a table full of astronomical artifacts to explore!

To find out more, and reserve your spot, visit https://thetrustees.org/event/449277/

08/20/2026

This Third Thursday we're highlighting "snags" - these are dead trees that remain standing as they decay. Snags act as a source of shelter and food for various insects and birds and are an important part of any forest ecosystem. Next time you're out on the trails see if you can spot some! Are they man-made or did they occur naturally?

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.

08/18/2026

How many kites can you spot soaring high above Fruitlands?

Our Annual Kite Festival returns on August 29 from 1-4PM!

For more details, visit https://thetrustees.org/event/446642/

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

Telephone

+19784563924

Website

http://www.thetrustees.org/fruitlands

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