List of museums in Vermont facts for kids

A museum is a special place where interesting things from the past or present are kept and shown to people. These places collect and take care of objects that are important for culture, art, science, or history. They let you see their collections or special exhibits. This list is all about the cool museums you can visit in Vermont!

Awesome Museums to Explore in Vermont

Here's a list of museums in Vermont, perfect for exploring and learning new things:

• Abenaki Indian Museum
  • This museum moves around Vermont! It shows off the history and culture of the Abenaki people, who are Native Americans from this area. It's run by the Ndakinna Cultural Center.

• Adam's Grist Mill Museum
  • Located in Bellows Falls, this museum shares local history. It's looked after by the Bellows Falls Historical Society.

• American Museum of Fly Fishing
  • In Manchester, this museum is all about the history of angling (fishing with a rod and line). You can see old fishing rods, reels, flies, and even art and books about fishing!

• American Precision Museum
  • Found in Windsor, this museum focuses on industry. It shows important old machine tools and how things were made with great accuracy in the past.

• Barnard Historical Society Museum
  • Visit Barnard to see this local history museum. It's set up in an old one-room schoolhouse.

• Barre Museum
  • In Barre, this museum tells the story of local history. It's part of the Aldrich Public Library.

• BCA Center
  • This art center in Burlington is run by Burlington City Arts. It features exciting contemporary art.

• Bennington Museum
  • Located in Bennington, this museum has a mix of art. You can see furniture made in Vermont, old pottery, glass, and fine art by local artists. They even have paintings by the famous Grandma Moses!

• Benson Museum
  • Explore local history in Benson at this museum.

• Ben's Mill
  • In Barnet, this historic mill building has had many uses over time. It includes a woodworking shop and a blacksmith forge.

• Bethel Historical Society Museum
  • Learn about local history in Bethel at this museum.

• Bill Wilson House
  • Visit East Dorset to see the birthplace of Bill Wilson, who helped start Alcoholics Anonymous. It's a living memorial to him.

• Billings Farm and Museum
  • In Woodstock, this is a real working dairy farm! You can see a restored farmhouse from the late 1800s and learn about farm life and work from the past.

• Birds of Vermont Museum
  • Located in Huntington, this museum has over 475 amazing, lifelike woodcarvings of Vermont birds. They are all biologically accurate!

• Black River Academy Museum
  • In Ludlow, this museum shares local history.

• Bradford Historical Society
  • Visit Bradford to see this local history museum, located in the Woods Academy Building.

• Braintree Hill Meeting House
  • In Braintree, this museum is run by the Braintree Historical Society and focuses on local history.

• Brandon Museum at the Stephen A. Douglas Birthplace
  • In Brandon, this museum tells the story of the local anti-slavery movement. It also covers other local history.

• Brattleboro History Center
  • Located in Brattleboro, this center is run by the Brattleboro Historical Society and focuses on local history.

• Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
  • Also in Brattleboro, this art museum features changing exhibits by artists from the region and around the world. It's located in an old train station!

• Bread and Puppet Museum
  • In Glover, this unique museum displays puppets and masks from the famous Bread and Puppet Theater.

• Brick Schoolhouse Museum
  • Visit Georgia to see this local history museum. It's run by the Georgia Historical Society, which also operates the Gordon's Mill Agricultural Museum.

• Cavendish Historical Society Museum
  • In Cavendish, this local history museum is located in the former town hall.

• Chaffee Art Center
  • Located in Rutland, this art center includes an exhibit gallery.

• Chester Historical Society Museum
  • In Chester, this museum shares local history.

• Chimney Point State Historic Site
  • Visit Addison to explore this historic site. It has a historic tavern and exhibits about the Abenaki people, French settlers, and American colonial settlers in the area.

• Corinth Academy Museum
  • In Corinth, this local history museum is run by the Corinth Historical Society.

• Corinth Agricultural and Trades Museum
  • Also in Corinth, this museum focuses on agriculture and trades. It's operated by the Corinth Historical Society.

• Dorset Historical Society Museum
  • In Dorset, this museum covers area history, culture, the marble industry, pottery, and stencils.

• Dover History Center
  • Located in Dover, this center is in the 1820 Harris House and blacksmith shop. It's run by the Dover Historical Society.

• Eaton Hall Museum
  • In Pittsford, this local history museum is operated by the Pittsford Historical Society.

• ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
  • In Burlington, this exciting center explores the natural history, maritime history, and ecology of Lake Champlain. It has many different exhibits!

• Enosburgh Historical Society Museum
  • In Enosburg Falls, this local history museum is run by the Enosburgh Historical Society.

• Estey Organ Museum
  • Located in Brattleboro, this museum works to preserve and display the history of the Estey Organ Co., which made musical organs.

• Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
  • Visit Burlington to see the late 18th-century home of Ethan Allen, who helped found Vermont.

• Eureka Schoolhouse
  • In Springfield, this is a one-room schoolhouse from the late 1700s, showing how education used to be.

• Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
  • Located in St. Johnsbury, this museum has a wide range of exhibits! It covers natural history, regional history, and different cultures. It also has a public planetarium where you can learn about space.

• Fairfax Historical Society Museum
  • In Fairfax, this local history museum is run by the Fairfax Historical Society.

• Farrar-Mansur House
  • Visit Weston to see this house from the mid-1800s, set up to show how people lived back then.

• First Congregational Church Museum
  • In Berkshire, this local history museum is operated by the Berkshire Historical Society.

• Fleming Museum of Art
  • Part of the University of Vermont in Burlington, this museum has a huge collection of art and artifacts. You can see objects from Ancient Egypt, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It opened in 1931 and has 25,000 objects!

• Franklin Historical Society Museum
  • In Franklin, this local history museum is located in a log cabin from the late 1800s.

• Garipay House
  • In Hartford, this historic house is operated by the Hartford Historical Society.

• General Wait House
  • In Waitsfield, this local history museum is run by the Waitsfield Historical Society.

• Goodrich Memorial Library
  • Located in Newport, this library has display cases and exhibits of local historical items, natural history displays, and art.

• Goodwillie House Museum
  • In Barnet, this local history museum is run by the Barnet Historical Society. It's open during fall foliage weekends and by appointment.

• Gov. Jonas Galusha Homestead
  • Visit Shaftsbury to see this 1783 house, which has exhibits on local history. It's operated by the Shaftsbury Historical Society.

• Grafton Historical Society Museum
  • In Grafton, this museum shares local history.

• Green Mountain Perkins Academy
  • In South Woodstock, this is a 19th-century private high school that you can explore.

• Guilford Historical Society Museum
  • In Guilford, this local history museum is located in the old town hall.

• Halifax Historical Society Museum
  • In Halifax, this museum shares local history.

• Hartland Historic Society Museum
  • In Hartland, this museum focuses on local history.

• Hartness-Porter Museum of Amateur Telescope Making
  • Located in Springfield, this science museum has a collection of telescopes made by amateur astronomers. It's in the historic Governor James Hartness Mansion and is open during certain hours on the weekend of the annual Stellafane Convention.

• Helen Day Art Center
  • In Stowe, this is an art center.

• Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
  • In Middlebury, this museum includes the early 19th-century Judd-Harris House. It has collections of Vermont furniture, paintings, and household objects from the 1800s and 1900s. There's also the Walter Cerf Gallery with changing exhibits of art and local history.

• Higley House Museum
  • In Castleton, this local history museum is run by the Castleton Historical Society.

• Hildene
  • Visit Manchester to see this early 20th-century summer mansion. It was the home of Robert Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's son.

• Historical Society of Wilmington Museum
  • In Wilmington, this local history museum is located in the Barber House.

• Hubbardton Battlefield
  • In Hubbardton, this site has a visitor center with exhibits about the Battle of Hubbardton, which was part of the American Revolutionary War.

• Hughes Barn Museum
  • In Thetford, this local history museum is run by the Thetford Historical Society. It has artifacts from farming, trades, and rural life in the 1800s.

• Hyde Log Cabin
  • Visit Grand Isle to see this log house from the late 1700s.

• Isle La Motte Historical Society
  • In Isle La Motte, this historical society includes an 1840 schoolhouse, a 19th-century blacksmith shop, and a 19th-century log cabin.

• John Strong Mansion Museum
  • In Addison, this brick home from the late 1700s is operated by the Vermont Daughters of the American Revolution.

• Justin Smith Morrill Homestead
  • Visit Strafford to see the 19th-century home of United States Senator Justin Smith Morrill.

• Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • In Vergennes, this museum is all about maritime history! It features shipwrecks, boats, and other artifacts related to the water.

• Lincoln Historical Society
  • In Lincoln, this society has an 18th-century farmhouse and a 19th-century barn museum.

• Londonderry Arts & Historical Society
  • In Londonderry, this local history museum is located in the 1814 Rev. E. H. Newton House.

• Madsonian Museum of Industrial Design
  • In Waitsfield, this museum showcases design and manufactured objects. You can find more info on their website.

• Main Street Museum
  • Located in White River Junction, this is a unique and eclectic display space for everyday objects and culture.

• Marlboro Historical Society Museum
  • In Marlboro, this local history museum is located in the Custer Sharp House.

• Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
  • In Woodstock, this is a National Historic Landmark that includes a historic house.

• Marvin Newton House
  • In Brookfield, this local history museum is operated by the Brookfield Historical Society.

• Middlebury College Museum of Art
  • Part of Middlebury College in Middlebury, this art museum has ancient objects, Asian art, and American and European paintings and sculptures from different time periods.

• Middletown Springs Historical Society Museum
  • In Middletown Springs, this local history museum is located in the Adams House on the Green.

• Miller Art Center
  • In Springfield, this center is run by the Springfield Art & Historical Society. It covers local history, fine art, decorative arts, photos, clothing, dolls, and military artifacts.

• Montshire Museum of Science
  • Located in Norwich, this science museum has exhibits on anatomy, math, astronomy, mechanics, and natural history. It also has outdoor trails and live animals!

• Mount Holly Community Historical Museum
  • In Mount Holly, this local history museum is located in the Adams House on the Green.

• Mount Independence State Historic Site
  • In Orwell, this site has a museum and is an archaeological site from the American Revolutionary War.

• Museum of the Creative Process
  • In Manchester, this museum features sculpture, modern art, and paintings. It includes exhibits on religion, psychology, creativity, and politics.

• The Museum of Everyday Life
  • Located in Glover, this art museum has an interesting collection of everyday objects. You can visit their website.

• Nature Museum at Grafton
  • In Grafton, this is a nature center where you can learn about the natural world.

• New England Maple Museum
  • In Rutland, this museum is all about maple syrup and its history!

• Norman Rockwell Exhibit
  • In Arlington, this exhibit focuses on the art of Norman Rockwell and his time living in Arlington from 1939 to 1953. You can see framed magazine covers, ads, and illustrations.

• North Hero Historical Society Museum
  • In North Hero, this local history museum is known as the "Hookenspoon" and is open seasonally on weekends.

• Northfield Historical Society Museum
  • In Northfield, this museum shares local history.

• Norwich Historic Society Museum
  • In Norwich, this museum focuses on local history.

• Noyes House Museum
  • In Morrisville, this historic house is run by the Morristown Historical Society. It shows what life was like in the 1800s, with furniture, textiles, military objects, clothing, photos, pottery, art, and tools.

• Old Constitution House
  • In Windsor, this 18th-century tavern is where the Vermont Republic and the Constitution of the State of Vermont were created.

• Old Mill Museum
  • In Weston, this museum is an early 20th-century grinding mill.

• Old Stone House Museum
  • In Brownington, this open-air museum shows what life was like in northern Vermont in the 1800s. It includes furniture, textiles, photos, pottery, art, tools, and daily life objects. It has six buildings on 55 acres and is run by the Orleans County Historical Society.

• Park-McCullough Historic House
  • In North Bennington, this is a mid-19th-century mansion.

• Peacham Historical Association Museum
  • In Peacham, this local history museum is operated by the Peacham Historical Association.

• Poultney Historical Society
  • In Poultney, this society includes an 1896 schoolhouse, a Melodeon Factory, and an old 18th-century Union Academy schoolhouse.

• President Calvin Coolidge State Historical Site
  • Visit Plymouth to see the early 20th-century family home of President Calvin Coolidge.

• President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Site
  • In Fairfield, this site has a reconstructed childhood home of President Chester A. Arthur.

• Randolph Historical Society Museum
  • In Randolph, this local history museum is located above the police station.

• Reading Historical Society Museum
  • In Reading, this museum shares local history.

• Readsboro Historical Society Museum
  • In Readsborol, this museum focuses on local history.

• Reverend Dan Foster House
  • In Weathersfield, this historic house is run by the Weathersfield Historical Society. It's an 18th-century house with local historical items, including Civil War items, a children's school room, tools, and clothing.

• Richford Historical Society Museum
  • In Richford, this local history museum is located in a 1908 fire station.

• Robert Frost Stone House Museum
  • In Shaftsbury, this was the home of the famous early 20th-century poet Robert Frost.

• Rokeby Museum
  • In Ferrisburgh, this 18th-century house was a safe house along the Underground Railroad, a secret network that helped enslaved people find freedom.

• Rupert Historical Society Museum
  • In Rupert, this museum shares local history.

• Rutland Historical Society
  • In Rutland, this society is located in the 1860 Nickwackett Fire House and focuses on local history.

• Saxtons River Historical Society Museum
  • In Saxtons River, this museum shares local history.

• Shelburne Farms
  • In Shelburne, this is a National Historic Landmark. It offers guided tours and seasonal art exhibits.

• Shelburne Museum
  • Also in Shelburne, this is a huge museum with many different collections! It includes folk art, Americana, a 1950s House, Impressionist and American paintings, quilts, decorative arts, furniture, and artifacts from the 17th to 20th centuries. It also has historic buildings and even a steamboat called Ticonderoga (steamboat)!

• Shores Memorial Museum
  • In Lyndon, this local history museum is operated by the Lyndon Historical Society.

• Shrewsbury Historical Society Museum
  • In Cuttingsville, this local history museum is open seasonally on Sunday afternoons. You can find more info on their website.

• Southern Vermont Arts Center
  • In Manchester, this center includes the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum with works from the 1800s and 1900s, including art by Luigi Lucioni. It also has a sculpture park!

• Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
  • In Marlboro, this natural history museum has animal mounts and even live animals!

• St. Albans Museum
  • In St. Albans, this local history museum is operated by the Saint Albans Historical Society.

• St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
  • In St. Johnsbury, this art museum features American and European art.

• St. Johnsbury History & Heritage Center
  • Also in St. Johnsbury, this center focuses on local history.

• Stowe Historical Society Museum
  • In Stowe, this museum shares local history.

• Sullivan Museum and History Center
  • In Northfield, this museum tells the history of Norwich University.

• Swanton Railroad Depot Museum
  • In Swanton, this museum is all about railroads! It's operated by the Swanton Historical Society.

• T. W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center
  • In Montpelier, this art center features works by Thomas Waterman Wood and his artist friends. It also has art from the state's Federal Art Project collection.

• Town House Museum
  • In Sheffield, this local history museum is operated by the Sheffield Historical Society.

• University of Vermont Natural History Museum
  • Located in Burlington, this museum focuses on natural history. It includes the Pringle Herbarium (a collection of dried plants) and the Thompson Zoological Collections (animal collections). You can visit their Website.

• Vermont Heritage Galleries
  • In Barre, these galleries are operated by the Vermont Historical Society. They have changing exhibits about state and local city history.

• Vermont History Museum
  • In Montpelier, this museum is operated by the Vermont Historical Society. It covers the history of Vermont from 1600 to today.

• Vermont Marble Museum
  • In Proctor, this museum highlights the importance of Vermont marble and the Vermont Marble Company.

• Vermont International Museum of Contemporary Art + Design
  • In Eden, this museum focuses on contemporary (modern) art and design.

• Vermont National Guard Library and Museum
  • In Colchester, this museum tells the history of the Vermont National Guard, both Army and Air Force, and the military history of Vermont and its veterans.

• Vermont Scale Museum
  • In Weston, this museum is located in the Vermont Country Store. It has a collection of scales and measures.

• Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
  • In Stowe, this museum explores the history of skiing and snowboarding in Vermont.

• Vermont Toy Museum
  • In White River Junction, this museum is all about toys!

• Vernon Historians
  • In Vernon, this local history group is located in a one-room schoolhouse.

• Waterbury Historical Society Museum
  • In Waterbury, this local history museum is located in the Waterbury Public Library.

• Westminster Historical Society Museum
  • In Westminster, this local history museum is located on the second floor of the town hall.

• Whitingham Historical Society Museum
  • In Whitingham, this museum shares local history.

• Williamstown Historical Society Museum
  • In Williamstown, this local history museum is open by appointment.

• Wilson Castle
  • In Proctor, this is a 19th-century estate that looks like a castle!

• Windham County Historical Museum
  • In Newfane, this local history museum is operated by the Historical Society of Windham County.

• Winhall Museum
  • In Winhall, this museum shares local history.

• Woodstock History Center
  • In Woodstock, this local history center is operated by the Woodstock Historical Society.

See also

• Aquariums in Vermont (category)
• Nature Centers in Vermont