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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.

Apr

2012

Montshire Museum among Trekaroo.com’s Top Ten Science and Technology Museums.

Montshire Museum is the only New England museum that made the Top Ten list, and it is the only small museum and the only rural museum on the list.

10. McWane Science Center*
Birmingham, AL

9. California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, CA

8. Pacific Science Center*
Seattle, WA

7. Maryland Science Center*
Baltimore, MD

6. Center of Science & Industry (COSI)*
Columbus, OH

5. Oregon Museum of Science & Industry*
Portland, OR

4. Montshire Museum of Science
Norwich, VT

3. Museum of Science and Industry*
Chicago, IL

2. Franklin Institute*
Philadelphia, PA

1. TECHNOLOGY: The Tech Museum of Innovation*
San Jose, CA

1. NATURAL HISTORY: American Museum of Natural History
Manhattan, NY

1. PLANETARIUM: Griffith Park Observatory
Los Angeles, CA

1. OVERALL: Exploratorium*
San Francisco, CA

Here are Trekaroo’s honorable mention science & tech museums:
Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC
Museum of Science, Cambridge, MA
California Science Center, Los Angeles, CA
SciPort: Louisiana Science Center, Shreveport, LA
Discovery Science Center, Santa Ana, CA

Click here to link to the full report.