Visit Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium

The museum, endowed by the proprietor of Fairbanks Scales, covers topics ranging from Vermont wildflowers to the mysteries of the universe while exuding all the charm and curiosity of an old-time Victorian museum without the mustiness. The National Register of Historic Places-designated 1891 structure houses many of the expected displays, such as mounted birds and animals, Native American stone tools, and Civil War artifacts, in addition to a number of surprising surprises. Consider the odd assortment of Victorian pictures of Washington, Lincoln, and other figures that are made completely of insects and beetles.

The live broadcast studio for Vermonters' preferred weather program, Eye on the Sky, is a popular tourist destination. A hands-on nature center with wasp hives, frogs, iguanas, and other spooky creatures that kids enjoy is located downstairs. Programs in the planetarium look at the sky above St. Johnsbury and beyond. The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, which is across the street, has the oldest art gallery in the country that is still in its original shape thanks to the 1873 addition of its Art Gallery. American and European artists from the late 18th to the middle of the 19th century are represented in the collection. A walking tour map of Main Street, which is available at the museum, describes these and other exceptional examples of Victorian architecture.

Location: 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Website: https://www.fairbanksmuseum.org/

Phone: +1 802-748-2372

Google rating: 4.7/5.0