Framingham Attractions
Framingham is located west of Boston. The town was first settled in the mid 1600's and one of the resident's was held responsible for instigating the Boston Massacre of 1770.
Danforth Museum of Art
The Danforth Museum of Art features a permanent collection that focuses on American 19th and 20th century art and also includes some works by European artists. The changing exhibits offer a wider variety of historical and contemporary art. The Danforth Museum is also home to the Marks Fine Arts Library, which houses reference materials, periodicals and videos.
All values are in United States Dollars
Danforth Museum of Art
123 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702-8291
United States
123 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702-8291
United States
Phone 1 (508) 620-0050
Fax 1 (508) 872-5542
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 11.00 |
| Senior | $ 9.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Child 17 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Garden in the Woods
Garden In the Woods is a premier wildflower garden featuring more than 1,000 types of plants, some of which are rare or endangered. As an ever-changing living museum, the naturalistic settings combine education, with sustainable gardening and a web-of-life. The Curtis Path, the main path, about one mile long, and other nature trails, take visitors through varied terrain.
New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods
180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA 01701-2636
United States
180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA 01701-2636
United States
Phone 1 (508) 877-7630
Fax 1 (508) 877-3658
Hours
April 15 to July 4
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 5 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Open Holiday Mondays. Guided walks (with no reservations required) Tuesday through Friday at 10 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
