Montshire Museum of Science
Vermont
The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on science museum located in Norwich, Vermont, dedicated to engaging visitors with natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. Founded in 1974 by Dr. Robert Chaffee and Walter Paine, it originated from the collection of Dartmouth College's former museum. The museum sits on over 100 acres of land featuring more than 150 exhibits, including live animal habitats such as a honeybee hive connected to the outdoors, leafcutter ants, and local aquatic life aquariums. Outside, the 3-acre Science Park offers interactive displays on water, light, sound, and motion, including unique features like whisper dishes spaced 40 feet apart and a musical fence created by artist Paul Matisse. The museum also hosts an annual igloo building event, enhancing community engagement and educational outreach. Its blend of indoor and outdoor exhibits makes it a unique destination for visitors of all ages interested in science and nature.
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Consejo: Visit during spring to fall for full access to outdoor Science Park and nature trails. Purchase tickets in advance online to avoid queues. The museum offers discounts for students, seniors, and groups. Check the official website for special event schedules like the annual igloo build.
Datos interesantes
- •The museum's name 'Montshire' combines 'Vermont' and 'New Hampshire'.
- •The Science Park includes a scale model of the Solar System with Pluto located 2 miles away.
- •The musical fence was created by Paul Matisse, grandson of famous painter Henri Matisse.
- •The museum hosts an annual igloo building event that draws community participation.
Historia
The Montshire Museum of Science was co-founded in 1974 by Dr.
Robert Chaffee, who previously directed the Dartmouth College Museum.
After Dartmouth's museum closed, Chaffee and Walter Paine established the Montshire as a community science center, incorporating it in 1976.
Dartmouth College donated its biological and geological collections to the new museum that year.
Initially housed in a former bowling alley in Hanover, New Hampshire, the museum moved in 1989 to a purpose-built facility in Norwich, Vermont, across the Connecticut River.
Guía del lugar
Indoor Exhibits
Explore over 150 hands-on exhibits focused on natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology, including live animal habitats like honeybees, leafcutter ants, and local aquatic life aquariums.
Outdoor Science Park
A 3-acre interactive park featuring exhibits on water, light, sound, and motion. Highlights include whisper dishes spaced 40 feet apart and a musical fence by Paul Matisse.
Nature Trails
Over 100 acres of land with trails that allow visitors to experience local flora and fauna in a natural setting, complementing the museum's ecological exhibits.
Contacto
Teléfono: (802) 649-2200
