Monarch Butterfly Festival at Aptucxet

Saturday, August 22 | 10 AM – 3 PM

We are happy to welcome Valley Farm Community Garden back to the Museums at Aptucxet for their 3rd Annual Monarch Butterfly Day!

Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
Rain Date: Sunday, August 23
FREE Admission

This fun, family-friendly event celebrates monarch butterflies, pollinators, gardens and the natural world. Butterfly and bee costumes are highly encouraged!

With the possibility of changing weather, please check the Valley Farm Community Garden Facebook page for the latest information about the event, including any weather-related updates or schedule changes.

We’re looking forward to having them at Aptucxet and hope everyone has a wonderful Butterfly Day!

Museums at Aptucxet 2026 Hours and Tour Information

The Museums at Aptucxet are now open for the 2026 season and we are so glad to welcome you back!

Our regular hours for the Museums and Gift Shops are:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sundays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Walk-in visitors are welcome during these hours and all of our historic buildings will be open for you to explore. No reservation is required for regular visits.

Admission: $6 per person during regular museum hours

If you’re looking for a more in-depth experience or would like to visit at another time, private tours are available year-round by appointment. The cost for a private tour is $60 for up to 6 people, with an additional $10 per person beyond that. To schedule a tour, please email BourneHistoricalSociety@comcast.net or call (508) 759-8167.

We look forward to seeing you at Aptucxet!