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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.

Mar

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.

Mar

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.

Mar

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.

Jan

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.

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.

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Press Releases

Montshire’s Executive Director Steps Down to Continue Education Work with the Wildlife Conservation Society

This Summer, Dinosaurs Are Coming to the Montshire Museum of Science!

Join Author Jeremy DeSilva in a Discussion about First Steps: How Upright Walking Made Us Human

Montshire Celebrates 45 Years with Events and Activities Dedicated to Diversity in STEM

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

The Montshire Reopens in July for an Exciting Outdoor Experience with Brand New Features

Four Vermont Science Centers Team Up to Provide Critical Support for the Science Education Needs of Vermonters

Montshire to Offer Online Learning Experiences Starting Monday, March 23, 2020

Montshire Temporarily Closed to the Public until April 3, 2020

Montshire to Offer Sensory Friendly Hours in February and April, Part of a Museum-Wide Effort to Increase Accessibility