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The Montshire Museum of Science forges and empowers lifelong learners through engagement with science.

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.

The Montshire Museum of Science is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is supported by admission, membership, grants, and charitable contributions.

Jun

2016

Montshire Museum opens new Tinkering Loft

Build your own ’bot, craft a wind-powered vehicle, team up to build a pinball machine, and ignite your imagination with giant building blocks. Beginning June 25, Montshire’s expansive new Tinkering Loft offers visitors hands-on engineering projects that are limited only by your creativity and persistence.

Feb

2016

Montshire Museum chooses local artist Dan Snow to create interactive sculpture

As part of its 40th anniversary, the Montshire Museum of Science has commissioned Vermont artist and master stone worker Dan Snow to create an interactive sculpture that will transform the entryway of the Museum. Internationally recognized, Snow fuses innovative designs with old-world techniques to create unique works of environmental art.

Feb

2016

Montshire Museum of Science hits the road with two traveling education programs

As part of Montshire Museum of Science’s 40th Anniversary celebration, the Museum’s team of science educators will launch two new community outreach programs this year, bringing the wonder of discovery to classrooms and public places across Vermont and New Hampshire.

Jan

2016

Montshire Museum of Science to host Human Plus: Real Lives + Real Engineering

What do you get when cutting-edge science and engineering join forces to assist the human body? Endless possibilities for improving day-to-day lives and realizing lifelong dreams! Explore Human Plus: Real... Read more

Dec

2015

Montshire Museum of Science Celebrates 40 Years

The Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont, turns 40 this year! The celebration kicks off Sunday, January 10, with a free Community Open House at the Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a year of special exhibitions and events.

Dec

2015

Montshire Museum’s Machine Madness has grown into a week-long engineering celebration!

See what can happens as you work against the clock to build an oversized, collaborative Chain Reaction Machine inspired by Rube Goldberg's designs. The Machine Madness special event is... Read more

Nov

2015

Montshire Museum of Science to receive Homo naledi specimens

Renowned Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger will donate cast specimens from Homo naledi, one of the most significant archaeological finds in recent history, to the Montshire Museum of Science on Tuesday, November 17... Read more

Oct

2015

Montshire Museum hosts The Outside Story—Artwork by Adelaide Tyrol

Close observation—it’s a central process in doing science, and it’s also where many artists begin their interpretation of the world.

Aug

2015

Montshire Museum’s Caterpillar Lab peeks into life on a leaf’s edge

A new exhibition at the Montshire gives visitors an up-close look at caterpillars—those beautiful, surprising, and, at times, icky creatures that live in our woods, fields, and backyards.

May

2015

Montshire Goes Wild!

Step back in time this summer, when you visit "Prehistoric Menagerie," a group of life-size sculptures by artist Bob Shannahan.

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