Shelburne Museum
Vermont
Shelburne Museum is a unique American museum located in Shelburne, Vermont, renowned for its extensive collection of over 150,000 works of art, design, and Americana. Spread across 39 exhibition buildings, including 25 historic structures relocated from New England and New York, the museum offers visitors a village-like experience on 45 acres near Lake Champlain. Its diverse collections feature Impressionist paintings, folk art, quilts, textiles, decorative arts, furniture, and artifacts spanning the 17th to 20th centuries. Founded in 1947 by Electra Havemeyer Webb, a pioneering collector of American folk art, the museum emphasizes a distinctly American aesthetic and heritage. Among the notable relocated buildings are a lighthouse, a general store, a one-room schoolhouse, a covered bridge, and the 220-foot steamboat Ticonderoga. The grounds also include formal gardens, lilacs, and heirloom vegetable gardens, enhancing the immersive historical setting. The museum continuously evolves with contemporary art exhibitions and educational programs, making it both a cultural treasure and a vibrant learning space.
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Tipp: Visit during late spring to early fall for the best weather and full access to outdoor gardens and historic buildings. Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid lines and check the museum's calendar for special events like concerts and webinars. Membership options offer discounts and exclusive access. The museum operates year-round since 2013, with seasonal programming and educational opportunities.
Interessante Fakten
- •The museum houses the 220-foot steamboat Ticonderoga, a National Historic Landmark.
- •Shelburne Museum's collection includes over 150,000 objects spanning three centuries of American history.
- •Electra Havemeyer Webb was inspired by European collectors but focused on distinctly American art and artifacts.
- •The museum relocated 20 historic buildings to its grounds, including a lighthouse and a covered bridge.
- •The Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education opened in 2013, allowing year-round programming.
Geschichte
Shelburne Museum was founded in 1947 by Electra Havemeyer Webb, who was among the first to collect and celebrate American folk art.
She relocated 20 historic buildings from New England and New York to create a village-like setting for the museum's collections.
After financial difficulties in the 1990s, the museum sold some artworks to establish a Collections Care Endowment for preservation.
In 2013, the museum expanded with the Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, enabling year-round operations.
Recently, the museum announced a Native American Initiative to build a dedicated space for indigenous art collections.
Ortsführer
Steamboat Ticonderoga1906
A 220-foot steamboat built in 1906, now a National Historic Landmark, offering insight into early 20th-century lake transportation.
Historic Buildings Village18th-19th century
A collection of 20 relocated 18th and 19th-century New England and New York buildings including a lighthouse, general store, one-room schoolhouse, and covered bridge, showcasing American rural life.
Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education2013
Opened in 2013, this center includes galleries, an auditorium, and classrooms, supporting year-round exhibitions and educational programs.
Formal Gardens and Lilac Collection
Over 400 lilac bushes, a circular formal garden, and heirloom vegetable and herb gardens complement the museum's historic setting and provide seasonal beauty.
Kontakt
Telefon: (802) 985-3346
