Fruitlands Museum
Museum / Cultural in Harvard, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $5k–$6k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 192 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
- Address: 102 Prospect Hill Road
Located at 102 Prospect Hill Road in Harvard, Massachusetts, Fruitlands Museum is a cultural venue situated on more than 200 acres of protected hilltop land. Founded in 1843 as a Transcendentalist utopian community, the historic property features several art galleries, walking trails, and views overlooking the Nashua River Valley. For events, the venue offers a lawn for outdoor ceremonies, the historic Prospect House containing hospitality suites, and an outdoor event tent set on a brick patio. The spaces accommodate up to 192 guests for both seated receptions and standing events. Wedding packages provide a 5. 5-hour rental period, a 30-minute ceremony on the lawn, and access to the hospitality suites beginning at 3:00 PM.
Food
Catering and food services are not detailed in the provided text.
Packages
- Venue Only Rental: Priced as a flat venue rental fee depending on the day of the week ($4,500 - $6,000)
Includes: 5.5 hours event rental period, 30 minutes for ceremony on the lawn, Access to hospitality suites beginning at 3:00 PM
Taxes and fees
- Saturday Venue Fee: $6,000
- Friday and Sunday Venue Fee: $4,500
Good to know
- Event season runs from May to October only.
- Sunday Holidays are priced at the Saturday rate ($6,000).
- Standard event rental period is 5.5 hours (typically 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM).
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Fruitlands Museum cost?
Based on Fruitlands Museum's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $4,500–$6,000. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.
How many guests can Fruitlands Museum hold?
Fruitlands Museum can host up to 192 guests seated.
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