This home is magical! I can't believe we did not make the day trip sooner! Hildene was only an hour's drive for us from the Albany area, but honestly I would have driven hours to see this beauty! The area is charming, and our entire experience was worth every penny of the very reasonable admission fee for a self guided tour. The entire day, from the lovely gift shop to the fantastic docents in the house, was wonderful! My favorite thing about the house was the 1908 pipe organ that played every 15 minutes! It's something you really have to experience! It was also cool to see Lincoln's top hat & mirror from the White House dressing room. My only regret was that we missed the Pullman car, which I hear is a must see (but we will be back)! I wish we had allowed more time. We ended up spending a lot of time in the gardens because they were so spectacular. The views were breathtaking! Don't miss out on seeing Hildene. One of my new favorite places!See more..
4.5Billings Farm & Museum(747 reviews) - Very interesting farm Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 3, 2023 Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Farms • History Museums
An award-winning outdoor history museum and fully-operating dairy farm, combining a herd of Jersey cows, draft horses, and other animals with educational exhibits, daily interactive programs, and a yearlong calendar of fun, family-friendly events. See our website for Covid-19 safety standards. Hours and attractions are subject to change, see website for up to date information.See more..
4.5Bennington Museum(385 reviews) - Grandma Moses, Local Hiustory and Artists Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
Bennington Museum - a Museum of Art, History, and Innovation. Home to the largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings and 19th-century Bennington Pottery, it also presents Battle of Bennington memorabilia and weaponry, and Gilded Age Vermont, highlighting the industrial and cultural innovation of the late 1800s to the 1920s including the 1924 Wasp Touring Car, paintings by William Morris Hunt, and works by Lewis Comfort Tiffany. Bennington Modernism Gallery celebrates the art created from the early 1950s through the mid-1970s by a group of avant-garde artists working in and around Bennington who led the nation in artistic thought and innovation. Artists may include Pat Adams, Paul Feeley, Helen Frankenthaler, Patricia Johanson, Vincent Longo, Kenneth Noland, and Jules Olitski. Early Vermont Life Gallery presents life in Vermont from the time when the earliest European settlers arrived in 1761 to the early 1800s. 14 galleries. Changing exhibitions. Museum Store & more.See more..
4.5Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium(170 reviews) - Unexpectedly amazing museum! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums
An inspired, eclectic collection that started as a "cabinet of curiosities" during the Victorian era. Displays include taxidermy, shells, tools, mummies, and artifacts from around the world. Don't miss John Hampson's "Bug Art" -- mosaics made entirely of beetles and moths -- and the seasonal native butterfly house (in the summer). Home to Vermont's only public planetarium (temporarily closed due to COVID19) and the Eye on the Sky weather center.See more..
4.0Ethan Allen Homestead(147 reviews) - Lively and informative tour Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • History Museums
Learn about life in the 1780s and the interesting career of famous statesman Ethan Allen on a guided tour of his homestead at this historic site that overlooks the Winooski River and offers stunning views and walking trails.See more..
4.5Vermont Historical Society Museum(107 reviews) - Enjoying the Vermont Historical Society Museum Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Libraries • History Museums
Museum of history in Montpelier Vermont.See more..
4.5American Precision Museum(106 reviews) - Helping to understand the historical process of automation. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Vintage machines evolve into modern technology in a National Historic Landmark! The American Precision Museum combines the atmosphere of an original 19th-century factory building with a world-class collection of historic machines. Explore industrial history in the context of innovation, creative problem-solving, and the impact of precision manufacturing on American history and culture.See more..
4.5Brattleboro Museum & Art Center(89 reviews) - Always fun, interesting, and challenging! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Museums • History Museums
Great exhibits of contemporary art for the whole family! Large enough to satisfy, small enough to be intimate. Excellent gift store.See more..
4.0Southern Vermont Natural History Museum(44 reviews) - Worth a Trip, Great Value, Close-up Experiences with Both Live and Taxidermy Animals Natural History Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Museum devoted to Southern Vermont's wildlife.See more..
4.5Old Red Mill(43 reviews) - A gem. Understated, yet so interesting. Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Go see this Old Red Mill and gift shop. It is so classy in an understated way. There is also a hiking path along the river that runs by it. Seriously, just walk up the path for 5 minutes for a stunning waterfall scene. Ample parking right next to the mill.See more..
4.0Rokeby(36 reviews) - Proud. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
Eighteenth century Vermont cape house and home to writer Rowland Evans Robinson and his artist daughter Rachel Robinson Elmer.See more..
4.5Saint Albans Museum(34 reviews) - Nice museum Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
SAM is open seasonally, from June - early October. Discover 200 years of community history and heritage in the Saint Albans Museum. Current exhibits include the Central Vermont Railway room, "Farming Franklin County," a military room featuring the story of the St. Albans Raid (the northernmost land action of the Civil War), a historic classroom, an award-winning women's history display, a room dedicated to the Smith family of entrepreneurs, politicians, and philanthropists, local medical history, Abenaki archaeology, and more! We also host traveling exhibitions, arts performances, educational programs, and family-friendly activities. The Bliss Room, our historic and charming event space, is available to rent for weddings and special events. SAM is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Guided and self-paced tours are available.See more..
We were on our way out of Middlebury and decided to stop here for a look. What a great local museum. They have an extensive collection of household furnishings and hands on displays for kids to learn about life in the 1800's in rural Vermont. There was a nice gift shop with Vermont history books and crafts from local artisans. The back half of the house is used as a gallery with rotating exhibits of more contemporary pieces from local artists. We were very glad that we stopped to take a look. It is right in the center of town.See more..
4.5Old Stone House Museum(32 reviews) - A Treasure Thursday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
African American Alexander Twilight built this stone house as a school and it is now the home of Orleans County historical documents.See more..
4.5Grafton Historical Society(10 reviews) - Knowledgeable and friendly docent Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
An educational, non-profit society to bring together those persons interested in history, especially the history of Grafton, Vermont; we work to discover and collect any materials such as books, papers, manuscripts, genealogical records, paintings, photographs, and artifacts illustrative of life, conditions, events, and activities of the past and present pertinent to the history of Grafton, Vermont View and experience the wonderful collections of Grafton artifacts creatively displayed in fresh exhibits that are changed annually. Our new gift shop, features wool fat soaps, books, bees wax candles,Henderson Redware, items from Cooperman Fife & Drum and much more.See more..
4.5Vermont Granite Museum(10 reviews) - A Labor of Love: Good Technicals and Social History Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • History Museums
The Vermont Granite Museum is located within an authentic turn-of-the-century granite manufacturing plant, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We offer our guests a stimulating environment for discovering the geology, technology, and art of Vermont's unique granite heritage using a variety of interactive displays that will engage both children and adults. In addition, our visitorsSee more..
4.0Pavilion Building(10 reviews) - Museum of Vermont History History Museums
This frontier-style architecture building houses the Vermont Historical Society Museum.See more..
4.0Noyes House Museum(6 reviews) - Engaging Tour and Fascinating Local History Thursday: History Museums My husband and I visited this museum on our recent visit to Morrisville. We were pleasantly surprised at the diversity of artifacts, the period rooms and the knowledgeable tour guide. The Director is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic aboit the collection and she gave us a wonderful tour of the house as well as a great overview of the town's history. As the Vice President of a County Historical Society in North Carolina I always look forward to visiting small museums around the country. when I travel. I was so glad we visited the Noyes House Museum and met its Director. She is a font of knowledge and a very engaging tour guide. Keep on preserving that rich history of the area!!!!! History Maniac from NCSee more..
4.5Vermont National Guard Library & Museum, Inc.(6 reviews) - It was nice to tour history related to my unit as well as other Vermont units. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Amazing to see all the units in Vermont as well as equipment we used and trained on keep up the good work!See more..
A gem in the northeast kingdom. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. A perfect in town location with plenty of parking.See more..
5.0Dana House(5 reviews) - See the grounds Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums This small museum houses a collection of 19th-century arts, crafts and artifacts from the Woodstock area.See more..
4.0Windham County Historical Society(4 reviews) - Fascinating History in a Beautiful Spot History Museums Learn local history and obtain walking-tour information at this location.See more..
I love this place. It's the perfect spot for a Saturday day trip with friends. Lunch and shopping in nearby village! See more..
5.0Enosburg Historical Museum(2 reviews) - Worth The Free Visit: Small Size Showcases Many Historical Treasures. Plus A Caboose! Spent < 1 hour History Museums Background: On a planned bicycle trip to the Northern Section of the Missisquoi Rail Trail, I planned on stopping at the Enosburg Historical Museum. I'm glad I did. Verdict: Its worth a free visit (though I left a donation). Exhibits on WWI, farming, horses, et al. Plus a caboose to explore. And they graciously let me use the flush toilet before the start of my trip! Am definitely coming back. Call ahead to confirm if they're open.See more..
The historical society campus is open on Sat. in the summer from 1 to 4 pm. They have knowledgeable docents. I really like the 1830s Blacksmith shop and the fossils visible on the limestone exterior of the late 1800 Stone School house.See more..
West River Railroad Museum(0 review) Spent 1-2 hours History Museums The West River Railroad Museum is housed in the newly restored 1880 Newfane Train Station and highlights the historic railroad that traveled between Brattleboro and South Londonderry, Vermont; "The 36 Miles of Trouble". Visitors will enjoy the high-quality exhibits and seeing the rare & unique Water Tank House. Opened Sat. & Sun. 12-5 Memorial Day - Columbus Day.See more..
