Press Releases
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.
Sep
28
2022
Montshire Museum of Science celebrates the work of Montshire staff artists in a new exhibition from October 2022 through January 2023
The Montshire Museum of Science is pleased to announce a self-curated exhibition of mixed-media art by Montshire staff. I Never Saw It That Way celebrates the many different ways one can interface with science and present those interactions to the world.
Read moreMar
02
2022
This Summer, the Montshire Presents “Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion,” a Special Exhibition Celebrating Innovation and Imagination
This summer, the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont celebrates creativity, ingenuity, and great feats of engineering through the special exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion, opening Saturday, May 28, on Memorial Day weekend.
Read moreNov
05
2021
Montshire Museum of Science Announces New Executive Director
The Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont, is pleased to announce the selection of Lara Litchfield-Kimber as its new executive director. Litchfield-Kimber will fill this role in January 2022.
Read moreSep
15
2021
Montshire Museum of Science and The Family Place Awarded Grant to Launch STEM Learning Initiative to Support Local Families
The Montshire Museum of Science and The Family Place have been awarded a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to launch a new education initiative, STEM Learning Together: Strengthening a System of Support for Young Families.
Read moreSep
01
2021
This Fall Season, the Montshire Museum of Science Offers Special Events, Virtual Programs, and Opportunities to View Fall Foliage
As summer comes to an end, the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont looks ahead to a new season of science discovery through special events that celebrate science exploration, in-person and virtual education programs, and exciting visitor experiences, including viewing beautiful fall foliage on the Montshire trails.
Read moreJun
09
2021
Montshire Museum of Science Selected to Participate in National Museum Social Impact Study
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 moreMar
19
2021
Montshire’s Executive Director Steps Down to Continue Education Work with the Wildlife Conservation Society
Marcos 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 moreMar
17
2021
This Summer, Dinosaurs Are Coming to the Montshire Museum of Science!
On 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 moreMar
12
2021
Join Author Jeremy DeSilva in a Discussion about First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human
Join author and paleoanthropologist Jeremy DeSilva in a virtual discussion about his new book, First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human.
Read moreJan
14
2021
Montshire Celebrates 45 Years with Events and Activities Dedicated to Diversity in STEM
Celebrate 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.
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