The Montshire Museum of Science is an interactive science center in Norwich, Vermont, with more than 150 hands-on exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. Outdoors, visitors can explore nature trails and exhibits on wind, water, and sound in David Goudy Science Park. Visiting exhibitions, educational programs, and special events are offered throughout the year.
Working with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont will study the social impact it has on the community and assist in refining a social impact tool for the museum field.
Read moreMarcos Stafne, the Executive Director of the Montshire Museum of Science, will step down from his current role at the end of April. He has accepted a position with the Wildlife Conservation Society as their Director of Learning Experiences, Zoos & Aquarium.
Read moreOn Saturday, May 29, the Montshire will open the special exhibition experience, Summer of Dinosaurs. Explore the lives of dinosaurs, big and small, through exhibits about dinosaur eggs and babies, dramatic dinosaur fossil specimens, and a series of special events and programs for all ages.
Read moreJoin author and paleoanthropologist Jeremy DeSilva in a virtual discussion about his new book, First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human.
Read moreCelebrate 45 years of the Montshire Museum of Science with a year of events and activities that highlight diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) — from raising the voices of traditionally underrepresented groups in science to exploring multiple ways to engage with the world around us.
Read moreAt the Montshire Museum of Science’s annual holiday shopping event, Shop, Save, Explore!, shoppers can enjoy a week of savings on merchandise and memberships at the Museum Store.
Read moreThe Montshire Museum of Science will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 8, offering an enhanced outdoor experience that includes David Goudy Science Park and miles of nature trails, as well as two new features — the special exhibition Prehistoric Giants and the forest play area, The Play Grove.
Read moreFourScienceVT, a museum consortium led by ECHO, Fairbanks, Montshire, and VINS, band together to address the disparity of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education of Vermont's communities during the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
Read moreOn Monday, March 23, 2020, the Montshire Museum of Science will offer a series of online learning experiences, available primarily through Facebook, but also included on other social media platforms, such as Instagram and YouTube.
Read moreDue to the rapidly changing situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Montshire has decided to temporarily close the Museum to the public through April 3, 2020 in the best interest of public health.
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