Discover Heritage, Nature, and Art

Discover the unique heritage of America at three renowned galleries of Native American, Shaker and American art. Visit the original site of the Transcendentalist utopian experiment led by Bronson Alcott and Charles Lane. Stroll nature trails and enjoy Fruitlands Museum’s spectacular views of the central Massachusetts landscape. Browse the Museum Store, have a delicious lunch at Alcott’s Restaurant & Tea Room, and participate in a diverse schedule of special events, outdoor concerts, and lectures.

ON EXHIBIT

For the Birds
April 15 through November 15
Fruitlands is proud to present the exhibition, For the Birds: Art from the Mass Audubon Collection, opening the 2010 season and featuring remarkable and rarely-exhibited art. More

Joseph Wheelwright's Tree Figures
Ongoing through November 15
See sculptures created from real trees sited throughout Fruitlands. Be sure to see Tree Figures soon as 2010 is the final season for this blockbuster exhibition. More

Flights of Discovery
April 15 through November 15
Fruitlands is proud to feature a sampling exhibition by 2010 Artist-in-Residence Barry Van Dusen. More

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE

WINTERFEST WEEKENDS!
Saturday and Sunday
January 16 thru February 21, 11-4PM
New England winter-lovers unite
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SUNDAYS at ONE
Love Songs:
Vocal and Piano Performance
February 14, 1-4PM
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SUNDAYS at ONE
“Thoreau-ly” Birds:
Living history performance features Richard Smith as Henry Thoreau
February 21, 1PM
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SUNDAYS at ONE
Under the Snow, Children’s Program
February 28, 1PM
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SUNDAYS at ONE
Members Open House
featuring Indian Hill Music
Members Only, FREE
March 7, 1-2:30PM
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Fruitlands Museum
Featured on "Chronical"
Channel 5's "Mystery Main Streets"
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