Drumlin Farm FAQ
These are the questions people ask most about Drumlin Farm, answered from Mass Audubon's own pages. In short: Drumlin Farm is open Tuesday to Sunday and Monday holidays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission is $9 for adults and $6 for seniors and children 2 to 12, free for Mass Audubon members; dogs are not allowed; and you'll see sheep, goats, pigs, cows, chickens and rehabilitated hawks, owls and a red fox.
Visiting
Each answer below links to the page that covers it in full: hours, tickets and membership, parking and directions, farm animals, trail map, dogs, camp and events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Drumlin Farm cost?
$9 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and over, and $6 for children ages 2 to 12. Children under 2 and Mass Audubon members get in free.
What are Drumlin Farm's hours?
Tuesday to Sunday and Monday holidays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on ordinary Mondays, and the barns lock 15 minutes before closing.
Are dogs allowed at Drumlin Farm?
No. Mass Audubon prohibits dog walking and asks visitors to leave all pets at home. Service animals are welcome.
What animals are at Drumlin Farm?
Sheep, goats, chickens, pigs and cows in the barns, plus rehabilitated native wildlife: hawks, falcons, owls and vultures on Bird Hill, a red fox, a skunk and more.
Can you feed the animals at Drumlin Farm?
No. Mass Audubon asks visitors not to feed the animals; the farmers do it during afternoon chores.
When are the baby animals at Drumlin Farm?
In spring. Lambs and goat kids are typically born in March.
Is Drumlin Farm stroller friendly?
The Farmyard Loop, Ice Pond Trail, Boyce Field Loop and Crops Discovery Trail suit strollers. The woodland and drumlin trails do not.
How many miles of trails does Drumlin Farm have?
Four miles, including two universally accessible All Persons Trails.
Is Drumlin Farm a state park?
No. It is a 291-acre wildlife sanctuary owned and run by Mass Audubon, a nonprofit, since 1955.
Can you take the train to Drumlin Farm?
Yes. Take the MBTA Fitchburg Line to Lincoln Station and walk south on Lincoln Road to Route 117.
Does Drumlin Farm have hayrides?
Once a year, at the Fall-oween on the Farm festival in October.
What ages is Drumlin Farm Camp for?
Ages 4 to 17. Registration needs a Mass Audubon Family membership.
Do you need to be a member for the Drumlin Farm CSA?
Yes. Pickup is Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m. at the farm stand.
Can you have a birthday party at Drumlin Farm?
Yes. The Bluebird Pavilion rents for $400 for four hours with up to 30 guests, in spring and fall.
Is there food at Drumlin Farm?
There is no café listed, but there are picnic tables, and the farm stand sells produce, eggs and other farm goods on weekends from June to October.
Why is it called Drumlin Farm?
After the drumlin, the rounded glacial hill on the property, which Mass Audubon calls one of the highest points in the Greater Boston area.