Middlebury Attractions
19 mi. south of Burlington is Middlebury, which has preserved an attractive old town centre. Features of interest are two small museums on the history of the town, in which the writer Robert Frost figures large; also and in particular, the Vermont State Craft Center. The Sheldon Museum has curiosities from all over North America.
Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History is housed in an 1829 building in Middlebury. It offers antiques and items related to the history of the area. The Walter Cerf Gallery and the Stewart-Swift Research Center are associated with the museum.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Family | $ 12.00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 4.50 |
| Students | $ 3.50 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Orwell - Mount Independence State Historic Site, Vermont
(Near Middlebury)
Mount Independence is the site of the largest military fortification of the Revolutionary War. There is a visitor's center which presents historical artifacts and a video presentation.
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UVM Morgan Horse Farm
The UVM Morgan Horse Farm in Middlebury shows the history and lineage of the Morgan horse. Picnicking is allowed on the premises.
UVM Morgan Horse Farm
74 Battell Drive
Weybridge, VT 05753
United States
74 Battell Drive
Weybridge, VT 05753
United States
Phone 1 (802) 388-2011
Fax 1 (802) 388-0844
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Vermont Folklife Center
The Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury features contemporary and traditional folk arts and cultural traditions.
Vermont Folklife Center
88 Main Street
Middlebury, VT 05753-1420
United States
88 Main Street
Middlebury, VT 05753-1420
United States
Phone 1 (802) 388-4964
Fax 1 (802) 388-1844
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
