We are now operating out of our

We are open for public hours on Saturday and Sunday from 10-2pm

Join us for a formal Program at the Pool Nature Center or find a Public Presentation near you!

museum programs

pool nature center

With our historic natural history collection in storage, we are even more focused on our Education mission.

For a chance to meet live animals, take a guided hike or customize a Museum visit for your group. Follow this link or contact us to learn more!

The Pool Nature Center is our current base of operations and home to our education animals and staff.

These 7.5 acres nestled in the middle of over 200 acres of protected land offer the Museum endless program and event options.

Follow this link to learn about the site and our future plans.

VMNH 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.

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

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

of Vermont alive!

We host public and pop-up events throughout the year at various locations. Check out our events calendar for our current lineup.

What to see...

Mineral Collection

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