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Museums

Step Inside Vermont's Museums to Explore Fascinating History, Unexpected Collections, Local Art and Stories Worth Sharing.

From historic collections and local art to unusual exhibits and interactive experiences, explore Vermont museums that bring the state’s stories to life.

Activities

Billings Farm & Museum: A Vermont Farm Worth Visiting Every Season

Meet the animals and explore the historic house at Billings Farm, with seasonal reasons to return to Woodstock throughout the year.
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Shelburne Museum: A Vermont Day Trip I’d Happily Repeat

The general store and apothecary are my favorite Shelburne Museum stops, but leave time for the carriages and changing art exhibitions.
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The Best Museums in Vermont to Visit With Kids

Plan a family museum day in Vermont with hands-on science, farm animals and historic places that give kids plenty to explore.
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Visiting the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont: A Family-Friendly Guide

Looking for a family-friendly activity in Vermont? The Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich offers more than 150 interactive exhibits, 100 acres of outdoor exploration and activities for kids and adults alike.
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Dog Mountain in Vermont: A Must-Visit Destination for Dog Lovers

Dog Mountain in Vermont celebrates the bond between dogs and humans through a heartfelt chapel, whimsical artwork and 150 acres of open space.
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Museums

Ride Back in Time Aboard Hildene’s Pullman Car Sunbeam

Board Hildene's restored Pullman Car Sunbeam to explore luxury rail travel and the important history of the Pullman porters.
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Northeast Kingdom

Step Inside One of Vermont’s Most Beautiful Libraries

Step inside the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, where a beautiful historic library leads to a remarkable 19th-century art gallery.
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Step Inside Vermont’s Quirkiest Natural History Museum

Taxidermy, insect mosaics, weather forecasting and Vermont's only public planetarium fill this historic Victorian museum in downtown St. Johnsbury.
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This Tiny Vermont Museum Celebrates Everyday Objects

Pull off Route 16 in Glover and flip on the lights at a self-service museum devoted to the ordinary objects we usually overlook.
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Visit One of Vermont’s Most Unexpected Destinations: The Madsonian Museum of Industral Design

Steps from Waitsfield’s Great Eddy Covered Bridge, the Madsonian Museum of Industrial Design holds more than 2,000 objects celebrating the beauty, ingenuity and history behind the everyday things we use.
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