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.
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.
Address: Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702-8291, United States
Phone: 1 (508) 620-0050, Fax: 1 (508) 872-5542
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.
Address: New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods, 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: 9am-5pm; Thu:9am-7pm; Fri:9am-7pm; Closed: Mon
July 5 to October 31: 9am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Mon
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Tips: Open Holiday Mondays. Guided walks (with no reservations required) Tuesday through Friday at 10 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Garden in the Woods, Framingham
Garden in the Woods, Framingham
Garden in the Woods, Framingham
Garden in the Woods, Framingham
Garden in the Woods, Framingham
