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Top 6 Science Museums in Vermont, United States
Whether you’re exploring Vermont’s covered bridges, visiting Quechee Gorge or skiing at Killington, you’ll find Vermont to be picture-perfect. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you’ll love Vermont. In winter, of course, there’s plenty of skiing and snowboarding. In the warmer months, however, Vermont offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing and boating. If you enjoy boating, swimming and fishing, a vacation rental on Lake Champlain might be perfect for you.
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1. Montshire Museum of Science
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 252 reviews
The Montshire is an award-winning hands-on science museum. You'll experience over 140 exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. As a 110-acre museum on the Connecticut River, there's always plenty to explore, both indoors and out! Open daily 10-5. Summer Admission (May 17-September 7) $16 for adults, $13 for children 2-17. Regular Admission: $14 for adults, $11 for children 2-17 Two day passes available. Free for members and children under 2 years of age. Water exhibits in outdoor Science Park are on mid-May through early October.
Reviewed By davidfE256RD
We were in VT to baby sit for our grandson as his parents had to return to work post-Covid-19. We were looking something to do with a 9 month old while maintaining social distancing. The Museum turned out to be the perfect choice. There are a lot of hands on activities for all age groups. We are in our 50's and found several of the exhibits interesting. We were extremely impressed by the museum staffs ability to clean and sanitize each activity before and after we used them. We felt extremely safe during our entire visit. We were so impressed that we purchased a season pass for our grandson and his parents. For future visits during the pandemic and I am sure we will be renewing for years in the future.
2. Museum of Everyday Life
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Odyssey735028
This Museum is put together with imagination and intelligence. Highly recommend -- and leave a donation!
3. Vermont Granite Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
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 visitors
Reviewed By filmg
These folk really know granite. Ask anything, and they’ll know the answer: types, transport, cutting, sculpting, uses. Plus there’s much on the social issues of Barre and the workers. Lots of immigrants: Basques, Danes, Italians, Scots, Quebeckers and more. Plus the rough politics. There’s one story of a local Italian anarchist who got shot dead by a socialist during a labor riot. Truly a labor of love, a tour is max an hour. Kids would like it. Give it a chance and visit.
4. GreenSpark Sustainability Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Set in the beautiful state of Vermont, GreenSpark is the first destination of its kind. We are here to make it easy for our guests to experience all aspects of sustainable living - renewable energy, green building, and sustainable transportation - in one place.
5. The Hartness-Porter Museum of Amateur Telescope Making
6. ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 557 reviews
Please note due to COVID-19, we are open limited days and times. We ask visitors to purchase timed-tickets via our website ahead of time. ECHO is Vermont's innovative science and nature museum on the Burlington, Vermont Waterfront. Through more than 100 interactive exhibits; 70 species of fish, reptiles, and amphibians; major changing exhibits; a 2,500-square foot early learning interactive space; ECHO encourages visitors to view the natural environment as part of their neighborhood and to explore, learn about, and consider opportunities for stewardship. ECHO's mission is to inspire and engage families in the joy of scientific discovery, wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain.
Reviewed By GregM60154 - Westchester, United States
ECHO is a fantastic, hands on experience for kids from 2 to preteens. There are 3 floors of exhibits, many are hands on. There are periodic events like feedings which are announced and the staff does a good job explains what the various animals are and what is their habitat. Most of the fish, amphibians and reptiles are native to the Lake Champlain region. There are geologic exhibits describing the glaciers and rocks left behind as well as how the native population made use of them. There is even a television display explaining how a “green board” works and then lets you do your own newscast. There is currently a butterfly exhibit running through September, 2020 which includes a tropical butterfly house where you can wander and see butterflies close up and if you are lucky enough, one may even land on you. This is definitely a fun educational center especially for families with young children.
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