Family Farm Chores at Powisset Farm
This event has sold out. It’s morning at Powisset Farm and we have work to do! Come help us with morning farm chores in the barnyard, working side by side with our staff. This is an immersive, hands-on experience, limited to 5 helpers per… Read More
Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse
Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254 year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like… Read More
Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse
Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More
Landmarks & Landscapes: Nature Journaling Workshop
Looking to explore the Fruitlands Trails? Connect with nature? Delve into your creative side? Look no further! Join us for a nature journaling workshop at Fruitlands Museum! Our experienced educators will guide you on a leisurely walk through the Fruitlands Trail System, stopping at certain points to explore the… 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
A Walk in the Park: Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park
Explore the Sculpture Park with a deCordova Guide on a lively tour filled with conversation about the artists on view, their creative processes, materials, and deCordova’s rich history. Discover favorite sculptures, new acquisitions, and the fascinating evolution of the deCordova campus. Capacity is limited and we recommend purchasing tickets in… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Powisset Farm
The Powisset Farm Barnyard is full again with sheep, goats, chickens, and pigs! Join all of our animals for our Story Hours. Spend your morning at Powisset Farm and experience an exciting way to foster a love of reading and animals. Explore the barnyard and meet our barnyard friends… Read More
Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse
Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More
Story Hour at Fruitlands Museum
Join us for a fun-filled Story Hour related to the many sides of Fruitlands Museum! From the Fairy Forest of Louisa May Alcott’s childhood to the bustling herb gardens of the Shakers and the visionary views of artists and writers, explore the wonders of the natural world through stories, crafts,… Read More
Underneath Immense Skies: Artist Showcase
Stop by our Wayside Gallery and check out our new showcase by local artist Zack Faugno-Teig. Underneath Immense Skies will be open June 4-August 30. Underneath Immense Skies explores our connection to color and nature. Zack Faugno-Teig uses abstraction to create expansive landscapes, stripping them down to their fundamental… Read More
Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse
Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More
Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse
Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More