Welcome to the Montshire!
The Montshire is open 7 days a week, from 10am to 5pm.
No reservations are needed to visit.
The Museum can be crowded on rainy days, Saturdays, and holidays. Late afternoons tend to be quieter. Please choose to visit according to what is most comfortable for you.
All visitors, including members and those only visiting outdoors areas, need to check in at the Museum’s Admissions Desk. Click here for information about admission fees.
Adult supervision is required for all visitors under the age of 13.
Montshire Visitor Guide
Review our visitor guide to learn more about current exhibitions and experiences at the Montshire.
Hours and Admission
Open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm.
General Admission
June 5, 2023 through September 31, 2023
- $20 for adults
- $17 for children 2–17
- Free for members and children under 2 years of age.
The Montshire does not have reciprocity with other museums and institutions. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult when on museum property.
Discounts and special admission rates
Military Discount
$2 off general admission for US military service members, veterans, and their families. Limit 6 visitors.
Details on military and veteran discount.
Warm Welcome
$3 admission for VT or NH residents with EBT card, adult Medicaid card, or free/reduced price school meals letter. Limit 6 visitors.
Learn more.
Two-Day Pass
This pass offers two days of admission to the Montshire. The second museum visit must happen 10 days after the first visit.
General Admission: September through May
- $27 for adult two-day pass
- $22.50 for children two-day pass (ages 2–17)
Summer Admission: June through September
- $31 for adult two-day pass
- $26.50 for children two-day pass (ages 2–17)
Directions and Parking
The Montshire’s address is 1 Montshire Road, Norwich, VT 05055. Free parking is available at the Museum.
The Museum is conveniently located just off Interstate 91 at Exit 13 (look for the “Museum of Science” signs) in Norwich, Vermont, five miles north of White River Junction. The Museum is directly across the Connecticut River from Hanover, New Hampshire, home of Dartmouth College.
Public transportation options are available via Advance Transit buses, which stop at the top of Montshire Road each weekday (except major holidays). Advance Transit riders should plan for a five-minute walk from the bus stop to the Museum entrance.
Accessibility
At the Montshire, we believe that joyful moments of learning and discovery should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we’ve taken care to expand access and to ensure that the experiences we offer are relevant, comfortable, and welcoming for all visitors.
Visit our Museum Accessibility page for more information.
General Rules
- Eating and drinking in permitted in the Snack Zone.
- It is our expectation that adults attend children at all times.
- No pets, except service animals, are permitted in the building or on the trails.
- Smoking is only permitted in the Montshire parking lot.
- Please be respectful and considerate of all others when visiting the Montshire.
- Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult when on museum property.
- The museum grounds are available to members and non-members alike during the Museum’s open business hours. Please refrain from visiting Science Park and the trails when the Museum is not open.
Visitor Guidelines
Visit Only if Healthy
Museum visitors must show no symptoms of illness. Visitors must not enter the Montshire building or grounds if they are unwell or experiencing any symptoms of illness.
Face Coverings and Masks
Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Practice Healthy Hand Hygiene
We ask that all visitors wash their hands or use hand sanitizer upon entry and frequently throughout their visit. We have increased the availability of hand-washing and hand-sanitizing stations throughout our building and grounds.
Stay Together with Your Group
Visitor groups should stay together. Children must stay with their adults at all times.
Memberships
If You Are a Member
Show your Member or Caregiver card and an ID.
Need to renew your membership? Complete a Membership Form.
Not sure if your membership is still valid? Give us a call at 802-649-2200.
If You Are Not a Member
Pay for admission when you check in. We accept all major credit cards, cash, and checks (no Apple/Google pay).
- Montshire’s Hours and Admission
Learn about available discounts. Please present all coupons, passes, etc. to staff when checking in.
Membership is the best way to experience the Montshire! Become a member and enjoy a full year of discovery, enriching learning opportunities, and memorable family moments!
Social Service Partners
If You Are a Social Service Partner
Please bring the laminated Social Service pass your organization was issued, or a photocopy of the pass. If you need to make other arrangements to use your pass, please contact the Visitor Services manager.
Museum Store
At the Admissions Desk, let us know you are here to shop at the Museum Store and we will admit you at no charge. If you are a member, we will still check you in by scanning your Member card. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult when in the store.
Group Visits
Visit our Group Visit page to find out about our policies and to submit your reservation request.
Anderson Center
The Anderson Center is the Montshire’s new community space, designed to offer a more accessible and inclusive experience.
This modern museum hub includes gender inclusive restrooms, a more spacious coat room, and a renovated Community Room for education programs and special events. Enjoy an even more comfortable Montshire experience with our new amenities!
