Vermont Historical Society Museum

We had a great time here. We did have some trouble understanding where to park but the lady at the desk was super helpful. She was also very kind and friendly and gave us a brief preview of the museum. If you are in the Montpelier downtown, come and visit and also support Vermont history.

This is a neat little museum in the capital city of Vermont! The displays cover virtually every topic in the state of Vermont's history. Some of the displays are setup with kids in mind. Many of the displays are well researched and have much reading material with them. Excellent artifacts and visuals in the museum. You could easily spend an hour or more in here. Price for entry is only $7. Definitely worth a visit.

Compact, engaging full history of Vermont and the events and folks that shaped our present day life. Touch and see on one level. Kid friendly, quiet and approachable, roll/walk-through exhibits. Nice way to enlighten, for $7 admission. Small gift shop has something relevant at every price point too; books, posters, toys, and more. On-street parking right out front, right next to the Capital.

As an flatlander, out of state person, I thought the museum gave a great overview of VT over nearly a 400 year period. The displays were professional and the signage’s sufficient to understand what is to be interpreted. I would recommend for all ages.

Gotta love the history museum in Montpelier! What Vermonter who grew up in or near central Vermont didn't go to this place as a kid? The nostalgia alone makes you feel the history of this place.

This museum offers many interesting facts and artifacts about Vermont but collectively needs to be reimagined for today’s visitors. Newer installations and probably rotating the permanent collections would help but would require generous financial support. History buffs, nonetheless, would be delighted.

Just wow! I was so positively surprised at how incredible this museum was. 1000000% worth the walkthrough. We got there about an hour before closing and could have probably spent up to 2 hours just in the main exhibit. They do a beautiful job telling the story of Vermont beginning with the Native Americans who used to live there up to modern times. It was an extremely objective, historically accurate, and unbiased look into both the physical aspects (houses, tools, etc.) as well as thoughts, ideas, and politics of the state throughout history. Will most definitely be returning to finish the history exhibit and other exhibits they had offered there. Thank you to the historical society for maintaining such a beautiful museum.

Wonderful small museum with an eclectic mix of art and Vermont History exhibits, and some surprising Vermont history. I wasn't going for the gift shop, but the website touts it, so I'll include that it's tiny and you won't find much or anything very unique.