Fruitlands Museum

Eric Maurice Levesque

Located on a hillside, the museum offers a mix of art and historical. Run by the Trustee's it's not like Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth NH, nor is it like Old Sturbridge village . Nice walking trails if you are in the area with great views of the area. Restrooms are on site. Not a place for small children.

Yulia Berry

Very misleading name and disappointing experience. The 2 museums they have - an art museum and a Native American museum can NOT have the status of a museum. This is A BIG JOKE. The art museum has 3 rooms with a horrendous smell and about 5-6 contemporaty art objects. That is ALL. The Native American museum had 2 rooms with 3! paintings, 3! rugs, a few bowls and 1 boat. That is ALL. Look at my pictures. That is all you will see there. The rest of that land can be called a farm, but there are no animals or gardens. There are a few hiking trails, but to enter this so-called "museum" you need to pay at least $10 per person. I wouldn't pay it for hiking. I wouldn't pay for anything there. A misleading name, unclear purpose, strange concept, 4! people working... I really would like to understand the purpose of this place and why people would pay to go there. Add to this a location in the middle of nowhere and gas prices to get there. Worthless waste of time, money, anything you name it. Maybe views? I've seen much better views that do not require fees. The ONLY thing I liked there were 2 statues of Native Americans. They were very good, however not worth the trip or money they charge.

Austin

Just visited for the New England Triennial. Beautifully done. The site is well kept, and I wish I had more time to view all that the museum has to offer. We visited the galleries and they sure do know how to put a show on.

Kate O'Kula

Native American and Art Galleries open, captivating exhibits! Lunch on the patio gave spectacular views of foothills and sky. Cannot give full 5 stars b/c the 2 buildings … farmhouse and shaker house were not available and appear to be important to understanding of the movement. Staff were beyond just helpful— Charming, accommodating— it was a wonderful experience and we look forward to returning to see the treasured history in the two closed buildings. Oh, I loved getting some seeds at the exchange. I’ll enjoy planting these!