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Plein Air in the Fall with Watercolor with AVA Arts
10:00AM—4:00PM
This one-day Plein Air workshop will focus on painting the spectacular woods and water of the Montshire Museum’s beautiful campus. The class will…
Audience: Adults, AVA Classes
Push Cart Science (Morning)
10:30AM—11:30AM
Join a Montshire science educator for a drop-in activity on the Science Park Terrace, where you can do everything from building boats to exploring fossils, using a microscope to touching giant cockroaches. One family at a time.
Audience: Adults, Children, Families
Plein Air in the Fall with Oils with AVA Arts
10:30AM—1:30PM
Spend the morning outside, while painting the incredible Vermont fall landscape with oils! Bring your energy, curiosity and personal expression to…
Audience: Adults, AVA Classes
Family Programing
3:00PM—3:30PM
Grab your own table under the Hughes Pavilion and engage in intensive hands-on activities for the entire family! Make toy parachutes. Experiment with electricity. Explore chemistry. Examine ticks up close. And more! Sessions are limited to six families.
Audience: Adults, Children, Families
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Chain Reactions: A Winter Break Event
12:00 PM
Engineering and teamwork fun for everyone!
Audience: Families
Location: Classroom
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event DetailsChain Reactions: A Winter Break Event
12:00 PM
Engineering and teamwork fun for everyone!
Audience: Families
Location: Classroom
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event DetailsAstronomy Day
10:30 AM
It's a day of planetary and astronomical exploration! Enjoy a full day of activities for learners of all ages, covering topics from stars to planets, comets to meteorites.
Audience: Adults, Families
Location: Science Discovery Lab and Classroom
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event DetailsSensory Friendly Hours (Morning)
9:00 AM
Come enjoy a fun and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and welcoming environment! During these hours, the Montshire will offer: Less crowded environment Reduced…
Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
Cost: Free (members), $3 off admission price (non-members)
Pre-Registration Required
View Event DetailsIgloo Build and the Science of Winter
12:00 PM
Learn how to build an insulated, sturdy house strong enough to support the weight of a polar bear! Dr. Bert Yankielun, engineer and author of the book How to Build an Igloo and…
Audience: Adults, Families
Location: David Goudy Science park, Classroom, Science Discovery Lab
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event DetailsWonder Woods Opens
10:00 AM
Informed by the latest research on early childhood development, Wonder Woods is a permanent, 600-square-foot, multi-level learning space is designed to foster an early love and…
Audience: Children, Families
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event DetailsMember Appreciation Week
10:00 AM
Thank you to our members! We appreciate your support and we’re dedicating a week for you. Join us from July 1 to July 5 for Member Appreciation Week.
Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
This Event is for Members Only
Pre-Registration Required
View Event DetailsMember Appreciation Week
10:00 AM
Thank you to our members! We appreciate your support and we’re dedicating a week for you. Join us from July 1 to July 5 for Member Appreciation Week.
Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
This Event is for Members Only
Pre-Registration Required
View Event DetailsMember Appreciation Week
10:00 AM
Thank you to our members! We appreciate your support and we’re dedicating a week for you. Join us from July 1 to July 5 for Member Appreciation Week.
Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
This Event is for Members Only
Pre-Registration Required
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