CraneExplorer: Corn Husk Creations
Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day by learning about Native American culture and crafting with us at The Crane Estate. Crane educators will share Indigenous stories and a fun craft learned from our collaborator Anne Jennison, an Abenaki storyteller and traditional performer. Learn about wampum, turtle island, the three sisters, and the… Read More
Colorful Accordion Books
Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More
Maker Space: Winter Break
Investigate ideas and unique materials inspired by themes and artists on view in the Sculpture Park. Find your own approach or collaborate to construct creative works of art. Join us for a short time or the entire drop-in window. For any age and an accompanying adult – all are welcome. Read More
Flying Into Fall: A Birding Adventure Celebrating October Big Day 2025
Celebrate the beauty of the season at Fruitlands Museum with a day inspired by feathers, flight, and fall color celebrating the Global birding event October Big Day. We are excited to partner with three different birding organizations on this exciting day! At 10–11:30 AM, the Boxboro Birders… Read More
Colorful Accordion Books
Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More
Make and Mingle: Needle Felted Snowmen
Relax and unwind with friends and family while creating your very own needle-felted snowmen while enjoying some festive, bubbly refreshments! Watch as a festive, fuzzy, snowman comes to life as you turn simple wool roving into a holiday masterpiece. Your new friend can find a home hanging on the… Read More
Colorful Accordion Books
Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More
Fall Fun Story Hour Pop-Ups: Fall Colors
Join us throughout September and October and explore the natural world through stories, crafts, and fun fall activities in a landscape that inspired writers and environmentalists! Stop by the historic site for a free pop-up story hour where we’ll read nature inspired children’s books and do a simple craft together!… Read More
Make and Mingle: Collaged Ornaments
Kick off the holiday season by enjoying time with family and friends as you create your own historically inspired ornaments while enjoying some festive, bubbly refreshments! Using the Victorian art of decoupage, create your own unique ornament decorated with winter motifs, perfect for hanging on the tree, giving as… Read More
Colorful Accordion Books
Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More
Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington
Join New Marlborough artist and NEGSI member, Nanci Worthington as she guides you through nature journaling sessions at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Nanci will teach you how to observe nature and your surroundings and capture what you see, hear and feel on paper. This group is for everyone– self proclaimed naturalists, bird… Read More
CraneExplorer: Coastal Holiday Crafts
This holiday season, give a gift from the sea! Beach treasures make beautiful holiday ornaments, jewelry, and keepsakes. Join this workshop to take a beach walk to collect coastal treasures and then make some coastal crafts with our educators. Bring your own shells and beach treasures and we will provide… Read More