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Adult tour groups

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Adult tour groups are welcome to visit the Vermont History Museum’s permanent exhibit, Freedom and Unity: One Ideal, Many Stories. This exhibit covers over 400 years of Vermont history. Visitors can explore an Abenaki wigwam, examine the impact of the railroad, and immerse themselves in a World War-II era living room.

Museum tours

At the museum, adult tour groups can participate in a guided tour or self-guided tour of Freedom and Unity: One Ideal, Many Stories for a small fee. Most guided tours for adult groups are 60 minutes long.

Vermont State House

Many tour groups combine their visit to the Vermont History Museum with a tour of the nearby Vermont State House. For more information about visiting the State House, please contact the Sergeant-at-Arms office at (802) 828-2228.

Vermont Heritage Galleries

At the Vermont History Center, adult tour groups can participate in a guided tour or self-guided tour of the three Vermont Heritage Galleries exhibits for a small fee. Most guided tours for adult groups are 60 minutes long.

Schedule a visit

Visits for tour groups must be scheduled in advance with a minimum of 10 participants required for guided tours. For more information about tours or to schedule a visit to the Vermont History Museum or the Vermont Heritage Galleries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (802) 828-2291.

Educational field trips

For information about field trips for student or educational groups, please visit the field trip page.

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Vermont History Center

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Leahy Library

Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Second Saturdays: 9:00 am to 4:00pm

Library admission

  • Non-members: $5
  • Members and students: Free

Vermont Heritage Galleries & Book Nook

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Vermont Historical Society Offices

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Closed state and federal holidays. Call (802) 479-8509 for specific dates.

Vermont History Museum & Bookstore

Vermont History Museum & Bookstore

Hours

Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed state and federal holidays. Call (802) 828-2291 for specific dates.

Vermont Historical Society
60 Washington St., Barre, VT 05641
(802) 479-8500

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