The Montshire supplements and enriches homeschool science programs with exhibits and programs focusing on natural history, earth sciences, technology, astronomy, physical science, ecology and nature.
Programs for Homeschoolers
Turn the Montshire into your classroom by adding interactive exhibits to your lesson plan.
Make the Montshire
part of your lesson plan
The Montshire offers programs and special days for homeschoolers to explore science in unique and fun ways. Homeschool groups are also invited to schedule their own group visit and a staff-led workshop.
Organize a ‘school visit’ to the Montshire, sign up for special Homeschoolers’ Days and workshops, or visit on your own.
Become a Montshire member and visit the Museum as often as you like.
For more information please call 802-649-2200 (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm) or email montshire@montshire.org
Upcoming Dates and Times
Sep
06
Program
Homeschoolers Series: Kitchen Chemistry (Ages 6-8)
10:30 AM
This three-part series of science classes will concentrate on chemistry that can be done at home with ingredients found in the kitchen. Activities will explore density,…
Audience: Children, Homeschoolers
Cost: $75 (members), $85 (non-members)
Pre-Registration Required
View Event DetailsSep
06
Program
Homeschoolers Series: Kitchen Chemistry (Ages 9-12)
1:00 PM
This three-part series of science classes will concentrate on chemistry that can be done at home with ingredients found in the kitchen. Activities will explore density,…
Audience: Children, Preteens and Teens, Homeschoolers
Cost: $75 (members), $85 (non-members)
Pre-Registration Required
View Event DetailsOct
29
Program
Homeschoolers Day: Air and Engineering
10:00 AM
Join other families to learn about air and engineering. Check back closer to the event for a schedule of events.
Audience: Families, Homeschoolers
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event DetailsJan
23
Program
Homeschoolers Series: Magnets and Electricity (Ages 6–8)
10:30 AM
In this three-part series, experiment with magnets, electromagnets, and the basics of electricity. Build basic circuits with motors, bulbs, switches, and batteries to explore…
Audience: Children, Homeschoolers
Cost: $75 (members), $85 (non-members)
Pre-Registration Required
View Event DetailsJan
23
Program
Homeschoolers Series: Magnets and Electricity (Ages 9–12)
1:00 PM
In this three-part series, experiment with magnets, electromagnets, and the basics of electricity. Build basic circuits with motors, bulbs, switches, and batteries to explore…
Audience: Children, Preteens and Teens, Homeschoolers
Cost: $75 (members), $85 (non-members)
Pre-Registration Required
View Event DetailsMar
05
Program
Homeschoolers Series: Microscopes and Biology (Ages 12–15)
10:00 AM
Explore the microscopic worlds living at the Montshire! Use microscopes to investigate the diverse algae growing in our fish tanks and the fungus gardens of our leaf cutter…
Audience: Preteens and Teens, Homeschoolers
Cost: $80 (members), $90 (non-members)
Pre-Registration Required
View Event DetailsMar
30
Program
Homeschoolers Day: Spring Session
10:00 AM
Join other families for a day of science learning! Check back closer to the event for a schedule of events.
Audience: Families, Homeschoolers
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event DetailsApr
27
Program
Homeschoolers Series: Nature and Ecology (Ages 6–8)
10:30 AM
In this three-part series, explore insects, plants, and various natural processes such as decomposition and energy cycles. Use several types of microscopes and other tools to…
Audience: Children, Homeschoolers
Cost: $75 (members), $85 (non-members)
Pre-Registration Required
View Event DetailsApr
27
Program
Homeschoolers Series: Nature and Ecology (Ages 9–12)
1:00 PM
In this three-part series, explore insects, plants, and various natural processes such as decomposition and energy cycles. Use several types of microscopes and other tools to…
Audience: Children, Preteens and Teens, Homeschoolers
Cost: $75 (members), $85 (non-members)
Pre-Registration Required
View Event Details