FRUITLANDS MUSEUMS

HARVARD, MA

Fruitlands Museums is a historic site located in Harvard, Massachusetts that showcases the history and culture of New England. The museum is spread over 210 acres of land and has multiple buildings that display the past and present of the region. The museum was founded in 1914 and is now owned and operated by the Harvard-based nonprofit organization, The Trustees.

The main building of the museum is the Fruitlands Farmhouse, which was built in the 19th century and was the site of a utopian experiment led by Transcendentalists in the 1840s. The farmhouse is now a museum that houses exhibits on the history of the Transcendentalist movement and the Native American history of the area.

Other buildings on the site include the Shaker Museum, which displays the art and culture of the Shaker community in New England, and the Art Museum, which features contemporary art exhibitions. The museum also hosts events and programs throughout the year, including guided tours, workshops, and concerts.

Visitors can explore the beautiful gardens and walking trails on the site, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Fruitlands Museums is a unique and fascinating destination that provides a glimpse into the rich history and culture of New England.

FRUITLANDS MUSEUMS is a History Museum in HARVARD MA. US MID #8402500282

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,266,172 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 9784563924
• website: http://www.fruitlands.org

FRUITLANDS MUSEUMS INC
102 PROSPECT HILL RD
HARVARD
MA
01451-1348

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