The Fairbanks Museum's collections total more than 160,000 objects, from natural history and ethnography to local and regional history. There are more than 18,000 square feet of exhibits and 150,000 objects from nature and cultures around the world, including comprehensive collections of northern New England's birds and wildlife and a spectacular array of large mounted mammals. The planetarium is home to the Northern New England Weather Center. The Children's Nature Corner is open June through August.
Location:
St. Johnsbury Vermont 05819
Telephone
802-748-2372
Other History nearby:
(St. Johnsbury) Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
(Jackson) Jackson New Hampshire Historical Society
(Basin Harbor) Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
(Morrisville) Morrisville Noyes House
(Franconia) New England Ski Museum
(Waitsfield) Skinner Barn
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04/19 Coming to The St. Johnsbury area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Deerfield NH May11-12 Each year the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival lines up a wide variety of presenters to help educate the public on everything sheep or wool related. Your family can take advantage of the many activities taking place throughout the weekend.
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