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.
Press Releases
Jun
30
2020
The Montshire Reopens in July for an Exciting Outdoor Experience with Brand New Features
The 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 moreApr
30
2020
Four Vermont Science Centers Team Up to Provide Critical Support for the Science Education Needs of Vermonters
FourScienceVT, 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 moreMar
19
2020
Montshire to Offer Online Learning Experiences Starting Monday, March 23, 2020
On 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 moreMar
13
2020
Montshire Temporarily Closed to the Public until April 3, 2020
Due 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.
Read moreJan
22
2020
Montshire to Offer Sensory Friendly Hours in February and April, Part of a Museum-Wide Effort to Increase Accessibility
The Montshire Museum of Science will offer Sensory Friendly Hours on Saturday, February 8, from 9 to 10am and on Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 to 7pm.
Read moreJan
10
2020
Montshire to unveil Wonder Woods — a new permanent exhibition designed to support early childhood development
On Saturday, February 29, 2020, the Montshire Museum of Science will open the doors to Wonder Woods, a new exhibition space specially designed to ignite the curiosity and support the development of the Museum’s youngest visitors—children ages 5 and under.
Read moreAug
21
2019
Montshire to Open “Elements of Glass,” Collaborative Exhibition with Simon Pearce
On Saturday, September 21, the Montshire Museum of Science will open the brand new special exhibition, Elements of Glass: From the Workshop of SIMON PEARCE, which explores the transformation from sand to glass, from design to finished product.
Read moreJun
12
2019
Montshire Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing with a Day of Science Activities and Festivities
On Saturday, July 20, the Montshire Museum of Science will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing with a day of science activities and festivities. This historic occasion marks Apollo 11’s successful mission and the first steps on the Moon.
Read moreMar
12
2019
Montshire Focuses on Sustainable Design at Cardboard City, a Family Event
On Saturday, April 6, discover your inner architect and urban planner at the Montshire Museum of Science’s special event Cardboard City. Experience the process of creating a sustainable city, from planning and design to building and construction.
Read moreMar
06
2019
Unlock Puzzles and Put Your Brain to the Test at the Montshire’s New Exhibition, Mindbender Mansion
On Saturday, May 25, enter the wonderful and wacky world of Mister E. and the Mindbender Society when the Montshire Museum of Science opens the special exhibition, Mindbender Mansion.
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