Brush and Bloom at Minton Stable
Paint with expert guidance in the tranquility of the garden! For the month of May, join us in painting and exploring Minton Stable Community Garden, one of our largest properties in our network of 56 garden. It hosts a public lawn space, gated community garden plots, and a gated area… Read More
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Calling All Woodland Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! While living at Fruitlands, 10-year-old Louisa May Alcott wrote in her diary that she “had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I ‘flied’ the highest… Read More
The Art of Sun Printing: A Cyanotype Workshop
Discover the magic of one of the oldest photographic printing techniques in this hands‑on cyanotype workshop at Weir River Farm. Cyanotype is a process in which images are created using UV light—either from the sun or a controlled source—to produce striking prints. Simple, creative, and endlessly customizable, cyanotypes offer a… Read More
Printing with the Sun: Botanical Cyanotypes with Madge Evers
Join artist and author Madge Evers for a hands-on workshop inspired by her new book, “Printing With the Sun,” a beautifully crafted guide to cyanotype printing. Participants will learn the fundamentals of cyanotype as both a creative practice and a way to engage deeply… Read More
Watercolors and Wine at Weir River Farm
Unwind, sip, and get creative at Watercolors and Wine at beautiful Weir River Farm—an evening inspired by artist Polly Thayer Starr, who once painted these very landscapes and called the Weir River Farm home. As you look out over rolling fields and wide‑open pastures, you’ll take in sweeping views that… Read More
Mother's Day Flower Pressing Workshop
While living at the Old Manse, Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley was a devoted mother and grandmother, helping to care for her family and the home while maintaining her own passions and interests. Sarah was also well-respected botanist who often shared her love of flowers and plants with friends and… Read More
Winging into Spring: A Birding Adventure Celebrating May Big Day 2026
Celebrate the beauty of the spring season at Fruitlands Museum with a day inspired by feathers, flight, and spring blooms celebrating the Global birding event May Big Day. We are excited to partner with three different birding organizations on this exciting day! At 10–11:30 AM, the… Read More