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Go behind the scenes with Heritage staff for an exclusive peek at Heritage’s antique automobile collection in storage. During the tour, staff will share little-known facts and stories. Participants will be admitted to “Employees Only” areas to get up-close and personal with the cars. Find out more about the work that goes into maintaining this world-class collection, including the ins and outs of moving the cars and preparing them for exhibit. Advance registration is recommended, as space is limited and these tours often sell out! Registration is free for Members, but please register for the program so that your space(s) can be reserved.

Experience an autumn biergarten at the largest public garden in southern New England on September 23! This special event features beer tastings from some of the best local Massachusetts breweries, home brewing demos, discussions on the history of brewing, and a talk and book signing with Lauren Clark, author of Crafty Bastards. Food trucks (Wolf Pizza, Pineapple Caper Café, The Local Scoop, Sagamore Beach Barbecue, and Trolley Dogs) will have tasty selections available for purchase, and visitors can also enjoy fun, backyard games, including Cornhole and KanJam. Commemorate the day by taking a photo with a display of living hops grown at Heritage! Beer Tasting Tickets Beginning at noon, enjoy an exclusive experience that includes: Six, four-ounce beer tastings from eight Massachusetts breweries: Access to and interaction with some of the finest Massachusetts craft brewers Reusable souvenir tasting cup Home brewing demos, history talk, and book signing Admission to all gardens and exhibits Food trucks, backyard games, and more The tastings and craft beer-related programs run from noon to 5 pm (last pour: 4:30 pm). Tickets: $30 for non-members; $15 for members; include the benefits listed above. The tasting happens rain or shine at the beer tent on the Parade Field. Visitors must be 21 years or older to participate in the beer tasting, and a valid ID is required.     General Admission Tickets Hours: 10 am-5 pm. General admission tickets for the day include: Admission to all gardens and exhibits Food trucks, backyard games, and more Home brewing demos, history talk, and book signing Non-members: Adults, 12+: $18 Children, ages 3-11 years: $8 Children 2 years and under: Free Members are admitted free. WBUR, Boston’s NPR Station on the Cape and Islands at 89.1 and 92.7 FM, is the Hoppy Fall Festival media sponsor.   Heritage Museums & Gardens is grateful for the support of media sponsor WBUR  

Grab a drink and enjoy some fascinating and fun conversation with Heritage Museums & Gardens staff, who will bring interesting objects from the Museum’s collection to share. Check out a piece of the past that most Museum visitors don’t have the opportunity to see, and join in the discussion! Participation is free, and there are no reservations required. Food and drink purchases are each guest’s responsibility.

Enjoy exclusive access to this season’s special exhibit, Painted Landscapes: Contemporary Views, as part of Fall ArtWeek Boston. This private tour will take place while the gallery is closed to the general public, giving participants the opportunity to engage deeply with the artwork as Heritage staff share information that goes beyond the exhibit labels. Explore a variety of landscapes through the eyes of contemporary artists, discovering their historical influences, interpretations of sense of place, and perspectives on the environment. Advance registration is recommended, as space is limited. Registration is free for Members, but please register so that your space(s) can be reserved.

Go behind the scenes with Heritage staff for an exclusive peek at Heritage’s antique automobile collection in storage. During the tour, staff will share little-known facts and stories. Participants will be admitted to “Employees Only” areas to get up-close and personal with the cars. Find out more about the work that goes into maintaining this world-class collection, including the ins and outs of moving the cars and preparing them for exhibit. Advance registration is recommended, as space is limited and these tours often sell out! Registration is free for Members, but please register for the program so that your space(s) can be reserved.