The 7 Best Museums in Northeast Kingdom, Northeast Kingdom

April 20, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Northeast Kingdom, United States including St. Johnsbury History & Heritage Center, Museum of Everyday Life, Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, Bread and Puppet Theater, Old Stone House Museum, Grass Roots Art and Community Effort (GRACE).
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1. St. Johnsbury History & Heritage Center

421 Summer St, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819-2139 +1 802-424-1090 http://www.stjhistory.org
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

St. Johnsbury History & Heritage Center

2. Museum of Everyday Life

3482 Dry Pond Rd, Glover, VT 05839-9722 http://museumofeverydaylife.org/
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Museum of Everyday Life

Reviewed By Odyssey735028

This Museum is put together with imagination and intelligence. Highly recommend -- and leave a donation!

3. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium

1302 Main St, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819-2248 +1 802-748-2372 http://www.fairbanksmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 166 reviews

Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium

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.

Reviewed By suzim461

As always the Fairbanks Museum has something for all ages....fantastic collections in “Smithsoneum” level displays. The architecture of the building inside and out make it worth the trip! Oh and the planetarium is well worth a visit, especially with children, pretty awesome! I have been going here for over 50 years and it never gets old!

4. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum

Main Street, Saint Johnsbury, VT +1 802-748-8291 http://www.stjathenaeum.org/
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum

A public library with an art gallery.

Reviewed By Green1Ma

This is the downtown free local library and a museum. The architecture is stunning. The staff is knowledgeable and its fun to be able to explore on your own. Everyone is welcome to sit, read, or just browse the eclectic art. One section of the painting collection is roped off and there is a $5 charge. If you like libraries, history, or art, this is well worth a visit. There is on-street parking, shopping and restaurant nearby.

5. Bread and Puppet Theater

753 Heights Rd, Glover, VT 05839-9637 +1 802-525-3031 http://www.breadandpuppet.org
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4.5 based on 55 reviews

Bread and Puppet Theater

A barn-museum crammed with huge paper-mache puppets, masks, sculpture and bas-reliefs.

Reviewed By 1601expert

The huge barns store an amazing collection of puppets and models used for the company's performances. Begun with an anti-Vietnam war production, the collection of performances encompasses and addresses many of the injustices of the world with huge puppets. Really impressive, really interesting and with an open door and honest box, it is just so Vermont. Go there!

6. Old Stone House Museum

28 Old Stone House Rd Brownington, Orleans, VT 05860-9557 +1 802-754-2022 [email protected] http://oldstonehousemuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Old Stone House Museum

African American Alexander Twilight built this stone house as a school and it is now the home of Orleans County historical documents.

7. Grass Roots Art and Community Effort (GRACE)

13 Mill St., Hardwick, VT 05843 +1 802-472-6857 https://www.facebook.com/GRACE-Grass-Roots-Art-and-Community-Effort-373598061137
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

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