Montshire Museum of Science
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The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on museum located in Norwich, Vermont, offering dozens of exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. The building is located on a 110-acre site near the Connecticut River, and the Museums' outdoor environment is a large part of the visitor experience.
Science Park is a two-acre exhibit area in a beautiful, park-like setting. Also outside is a network of easy-to-moderate walking trails for visitors of all ages and fitness levels.
The Montshire Museum is an official visitor center for the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.
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The Montshire is open seven days a week throughout the year except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Years Day. Open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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One-day Pass $14 for adults (18+) $11 for children 2–17 Free for members and children under 2 years of age. Two-day Pass* $21 for adults $16 for children 2–17 Free for members and children under 2 years of age.
Parking is free.
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1 Montshire Raod, Norwich, VT, 05055 map
Phone: 802-649-2200
Montshire is located off exit 13 of I-91 in Norwich, Vt., five miles north of White River Junction, Vt. It is directly across the Connecticut River from Hanover, N.H., home of Dartmouth College. Below are driving directions and we have a map for your convenience.
From the North on I-91: Driving south on I-91, take exit 13 (Norwich). At the end of the exit 13 ramp, turn left at the traffic signal onto route 10A. After one mile, take a right turn onto Montshire Road. Take your first left hand turn onto the Montshire Museum driveway.
From the North on I-89: Driving south on I-89, take exit to I-91 North in White River Jct. Drive north on I-91 to exit 13 (Norwich). At the end of the exit 13 ramp, take the immediate right turn onto Montshire Road. Take your first left hand turn onto the Montshire Museum driveway.
From the South on I-91: Driving north on I-91, take exit 13 (Norwich). Take an immediate right turn off the exit 13 ramp and onto Montshire Road. Take your first left hand turn onto the Montshire Museum driveway.
From the South on I-89: Driving north on I-89, cross the Connecticut River into Vermont. Take the first exit onto I-91 North. Drive five miles north to exit 13 (Norwich). Take an immediate right turn off the exit 13 ramp and onto Montshire Road. Take your first left hand turn onto the Montshire Museum driveway.
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