Discover Heritage, Nature and Art

Discover our heritage at three renowned galleries of Native American, Shaker and American Art, and an original site of the Transcendentalist Movement. Stroll nature trails and enjoy Fruitlands Museum's spectacular views of the breathtaking central Massachusetts landscape. Browse the Museum Store, have a delicious lunch at the Tea Room Restaurant and enjoy a diverse schedule of special events, outdoor concerts and lectures, all intended to enhance your family’s enjoyment. Become a member today and receive tremendous benefits. Open daily through November 15, 2009, with additional events year-round.

ON EXHIBIT
The Nature of Apples: Art & Memory
The apple is the focus of the The Nature of Apples, an exhibition featuring art from a private Massachusetts collection and interviews with local farmers. Artists ranging from Currier & Ives to Provincetown painter Karl Knaths are represented.
 
Joseph Wheelwright's Tree Figures
See sculptures created from real trees - some 25' high - sited throughout Fruitlands' historic landscape. Visit Branching Out Exhibit of smaller works at the Fruitlands Farmhouse.
 
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Summer Concert Series
Beginning June 24th
All concerts Wednesday evening with a Thursday raindate! Concerts begin at 7:30pm; grounds open for picnicing at 6pm
Independence Day Celebrations
Friday July 3rd
A day of activities. Museum opens at 11am live music at 5pm and fireworks at dusk
EXHIBIT OPENING
The Lure of Trees
Opens Sepember 6th, 2009
Fruitlands is proud to present our 2009 Artist-in-Residence Zsuzsanna Szegedi