Museums are open daily from 10am to 5pm through October 31. Back by popular demand, an encore presentation of A Short Life and Merry: Pirates of New England, as well as a NEW exhibit: You Can’t Go to Town in a Bathtub: The 100th Anniversary of the Model T.

Heritage Museums & Gardens celebrates the American Spirit. The Museum fosters lifelong learning by preserving and sharing the history, industry, art and horticulture of America. We offer each of our visitors a unique experience ranging from quiet contemplation to active exploration.

The Museum is famous for its Dexter rhododendrons that bloom late May into early June. The beautifully landscaped grounds are a naturalized woodland park on the edge of upper Shawme Pond. A Shaker round barn houses the J. K. Lilly III Antique Automobile Collection with its stunning display of antique automobiles. The American History Museum will be opening this summer with several new exhibits. An operating hand-carved carousel and many of America’s most distinguished artists’ works are on exhibit in the Art Museum. The Art Museum is also the home of our 2008 Featured Exhibit: A Short Life and Merry: Pirates of New England.  The 200-year old East Mill, Hart Family Maze Garden and Labyrinth round out the museum’s offering.  The Carousel Cafe offers alfresco dining and the Museum Store has a newly opened Garden Shop.