Vermont History Museum

Visiting

The Vermont History Museum is Central Vermont's destination to learn about the history of the Green Mountain State. Located in the Pavilion Building in downtown Montpelier, it showcases the Vermont Historical Society's collections through its exhibits and educational programming. The museum is open on Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed on state and federal holidays.) 

You can explore the Museum virtually via this online tour, and view a map of the museum here. Here's a listing of our online exhibits. 

Information on parking in downtown Montpelier can be found here. Our accessible entrance is located on Gov. Davis Ave alongside the museum. Pets are not allowed at the Museum. Trained Service Animals are welcome. 

Rates & Admission

• Adults: $9
• Families: $25
• Seniors, students, children: $7
• Members and children under 6: free.
• Military: we are a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active-duty military personnel. 

Educational groups are admitted free with advance reservations. Click here for information on scheduling a field trip.

Tour groups are welcome at a discounted rate: please contact us for more information. 

VHS Bookstore 

We offer a wide range of books and gifts at the museum bookstore: 

• Vermont Historical Society publications
• Books about Vermont history 
• Toys and children's books
• Gifts, postcards, stationary

Books are also available via our online bookstore. 

Current Exhibits

Exhibit: For the Love of Vermont: The Lyman Orton Collection

Exhibit: A Century of Creative Women in Pittsford

Exhibit: Lady of the Hills

Freedom & Unity: One Ideal, Many Stories