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The property has about 75 acres of farmland, a pond, and a small granite quarry (now a certified vernal pool).

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Volunteer at the Keep Homestead Museum—knowledge of buttons is not required!

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Big or small, glass or metal, ivory or seashell… there are thousands of buttons on display at the museum!

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History was important to Myra and the museum contains many examples of this interest.

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2025 Events

The museum is open for the season! Please continue to visit our website or our Facebook page for ongoing program announcements.

2025 Events

The museum is open for the season! Please continue to visit our website or our Facebook page for ongoing program announcements.

Welcome to the Keep Homestead Museum

handmade button note cards for sale

Visit the gift shop where our handmade note cards featuring buttons are for sale and check back often for details about new exhibits and upcoming events in 2025! Explore the museum online with our virtual tour.

Questions? Call 413-267-4137 for more information.

 

The most unique button collection in New England!

When Myra Keep Lovell Moulton died in 1988, the last of a long line of Keeps in Monson, she willed her property, its contents and an endowment fund to the town with two stipulations:

It must be opened to the public on one day during the first year after acceptance of the property.

It must be named the Keep Homestead Museum.

Learn more about this Western Massachusetts museum
 

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Keep Homestead Museum7 hours ago
We'd like to share another "Thank You" to some of the merchants on Main Street in Monson who post our flyers for the next Open House. I had another good visit with Mario at the Clock Shop and Victoria & Company at 204 Main. The folks at Woodbine and Monson Pizza also posted the flyer.

Also, we often drop off a flyer at the Gift Shop at Wing Hospital. This is a beautiful shop and the staff is largely volunteers (just like we are!) so are working for a cause in which they strongly believe.
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Keep Homestead Museum2 weeks ago
We would also like to thank Bruce Marshall at WARE radio for his/their support of our programs. It's fun to hear the Keep mentioned on the radio!
Now, let's check out Crusin' with Bruce.
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Keep Homestead Museum2 weeks ago
In case you missed our April 6 event! #ICYMI
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Mural on community garden shed

Rochelle Shicoff, Artist Facilitator; Title: “Look Deep”

There’s lots more to do!

Hike the Keep Homestead Nature Trail

Enjoy our outdoor sculptures

Admire our grounds and the community garden