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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.

Nov

2020

Montshire’s Annual Holiday Shopping Event Extends to One Week, with Museum Discounts and a Virtual Author Talk

At 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.

Jun

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.

Apr

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.

Mar

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.

Mar

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.

Jan

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.

Jan

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.

Aug

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.

Jun

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.

Mar

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.

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