Museums & Galleries
Billings Farm & Museum
Explore this first-class working dairy farm, and get comfortable with its famous Jersey cows, sheep, work horses, and oxen through family-centered activities, events, and programs. Extensive farm life exhibits, farm house, audiovisual presentations, museum shop, dairy bar. May 1 - Oct. 31, daily, 10 - 5. Rte. 12 Woodstock.
- (802) 457-2355
- 5302 River Road
Woodstock, VT
Chaffee Art Center
The Chaffee Art Center is the public "face" of the Rutland Area Art Association, a community resource that has provided Vermonters with opportunities to learn about and experience the visual arts for nearly fifty years. The Chaffee is the Rutland region's showplace, gathering place, studio and incubator space for the arts. Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday Closed
- (802) 775-0356
- 16 South Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
Fire On the Mountain Glass
Visit this unique shop that specializes in hand blown glass. Browse through hand-crafted jewelry, vases, jars, etc. If you're lucky, you can even catch a glass blowing demonstrations! Call for shop hours and more details.
- (802) 422-6022
- 400 Summit Road
Killington, VT
Killington Arts Guild
The Killington Arts Guild was founded by artists, because we believe there are a variety of artists, people who are would be artists, or art lovers, all wanting to enhance and broaden their direction by being involved with the creative exchange of ideas and possibilities. Genuine encouragement and support are gained through networking opportunities, in discussing work or events and planning exhibit venues with people of like interests. This too, enables art lovers and supporters to be in-touch with 'works in progress.' The Arts. People from miles around attend our meetings and programs, many art lovers and 'would be's', people with questions of varied interests come and enjoy the easy, social atmosphere. For more information, email us at vtkag@aol.com
- (802) 422-3824
- 2363 Route 4
Killington, VT
Killington Arts Guild Art Gallery at Cabin Fever Gifts
Find paintings, sculptures, photography and prints on exhibit and for sale in the Art Gallery. There, you may view an extensive selection of Guild artists' works, as well as the Killington Arts Guild Gallery Show, at the Upstairs Gallery at Cabin Fever Gifts on Route 4, opposite the Killington Rd. Killington Arts Guild members are accomplished artists from Killington and the surrounding region. The members create works in a broad scope of mediums and subject matter. They exhibit in galleries throughout Vermont and beyond and many members are award winning artists. For more info: sambjl@aol.com
- (802) 775-0166
- 2363 Route 4
Killington, VT 05751
Liquid Art
Liquid Art is Killington’s first Art Gallery, Coffeehouse and Café. Liquid Art sells, local artwork, jewelry, books, specialty coffee, small breakfast items, snacks for lunch and a full bar for Happy Hour. We also host private parties.
- (802) 422-2787
- 37 Miller Brook Road
Killington, VT 05751
Long Trail Brewing Company
Take the self-guided brewery tour and dine in the pub, which offers an array of delicious men options. And of course, several of the recipes incorporate Long Trail Brews. The restaurant also takes part in the "Eat Smart Vermont" healthy restaurant program, with vegetarian options and other health conscious choices.
- (802) 672-5011
- 5520 U.S. Rte 4
Bridgewater Corners, VT 05035 - Map this Location
New England Maple Museum
The New England Maple Museum is conveniently located in the heart of Maple Country, nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains, where Vermont's finest maple syrup is made. The museum offers a trip through over 200 years of maple sugaring history starting with the Native American discovery that maple sap cooked over an open fire produces a sweet syrup. FREE Vermont specialty food and syrup at the tasting counter. Open Daily Mid-March through December.
- (802) 483-9414
- 4578 US Route 7 North
PIttsford, VT 05763
President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site is considered one of the best preserved Presidential sites in the nation. In addition to the homestead, visitors may tour the Plymouth Cheese Factory - established by the President's father - and sample the granular curd cheese produced there. Other buildings open to the public include the Cilley General Store, the Post Office, the Wilder Restaurant (serving lunch), the church, several barns displaying farming tools of the era, the dance hall that served as the Summer White House, and the home where the future President was born. May 29 to October 17, 2020 Open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The site's office, located in the Aldrich House,is open weekdays year-round and has exhibits especially designed for winter visitors
- (802) 672-3773
- 3780 Route 100 A
Plymouth, VT
Adults - $7.50
Children 6 to 14 - $2.00
Under 6 - free
Family pass - $20.00
Groups of 15 or more, $6.50 each (reservation required)
802- 672-3773
Email: William.Jenney@state.vt.us
Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science Entices and Excites People to Care for the Natural World. VINS’ programs and services engage and instill in people of all backgrounds a desire to care for the wildlife and diverse natural habitats they encounter in their daily lives. We offer relevant environmental education programs for adults, families, and school children; partner with leading conservation organizations to promote environmental science field research; and operate New England’s premier avian wildlife rehabilitation clinic at the VINS Nature Center. Hours: April 16 - October 31 9am – 5:30pm November 1 - April 15 10am - 4pm Open seven days a week
- (802) 359-5000
- 6565 Woodstock Road
Quechee, VT 05059
ADMISSION
Adults: $10.50
Seniors (65 plus): $9.50
Youth (4-17): $8.50
Children 3 and under: free
VINS members: free
$2 discount on non-program days
Daily Programs
11:00am & 3:30pm — Through the Eyes of Raptors
1:30pm — Raptors Up Close
Vermont Marble Exhibit
Visit the world's largest Marble Museum! They've got over 100 displays depicting the history of the Vermont marble industry! Enjoy a movie, Hall of Presidents, "Earth Alive" geology display room, calcium carbonate, everyday life, and Plaster and "Pointing" display. There's even a Marble Market, Custom Marble Work, Extensive gift shop and Wine Tasting. Why not learn to carve with the Artist in residence? Open seven days a week, 9:00-5:30, mid May-November. Adults $7.00, Seniors $5.00, Teens $4.00, 12 and under free. Tour groups welcome!
- (802) 459-2300
- 52 Main Street
Proctor, VT
Wilson Castle
This architectural masterpiece was built in the middle of the 19th Century in the heart of the Green Mountains. The Castle stands as a monument to the heritage of the past. The Castle has been the home of five generations of the Wilson family. The residence of the 115 acre estate has three floors spaciously divided into 32 rooms. The interior features are highlighted with 84 stained-glass windows and 13 fireplaces finished with imported tiles and bronze. The Castle's furnishings include Far Eastern and European antiques and museum pieces, complemented by statuary, Chinese scrolls, and Oriental rugs. The various rooms with their distinctive features provide an elegant and richly gracious interior. On the grounds are cattle barns, stables, the carriage house, and the glass house. Open seasonally for tours: We have guided tours daily from late May until late October, seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- (802) 773-3284
- W Proctor Road
Rutland, VT
$9.00 per person
