Museum Hours: Open daily
10:00am - 4:00pm

Enter and Pay Admission through the Hogback Mountain Country Store

We request that unvaccinated visitors wear masks and/or socially distance during your visit.

Thank You

WE'RE HIRING!

The Museum has opened a search for a full-time Executive Director.

Click here to learn more about the position and to apply.

Your museum experience awaits . . .

Here at the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum we are proud to display one of New England's largest collections of native species along with live animal exhibits, ecology, geology, and natural history exhibits. The Museum experience also includes a variety of educational programs and public events. Additionally, nearby access to over 600 protected acres of hiking trails allows for family fun and adventure to continue outside all year long!

The Museum aims to inspire stewardship and appreciation of the natural world through engaging educational experiences. Our vision is a community committed to a life-long personal relationship with nature and environmental conservation.

Donate

Support for the Museum goes towards educational programs, maintenance and improvements to our facility, and care for our live animals.

Education

Our programs use live animals, outdoor exploration, audio-visual components, and hands-on activities to bring science and the nature of Vermont alive!