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.
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 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.
Read moreThe 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 moreOn 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 moreOn 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 moreOn 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 moreOn 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 moreOn 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.
Read moreOn Saturday, March 16, the Montshire Museum of Science will host a Day for Science, a special day that is free and open to all members of the community. Enjoy a day packed with hands-on science activities for all ages and celebrate the importance of science.
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