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Shelburne Museum is a fun and fascinating destination for families, designed to entertain as well as educate. An exciting schedule of creative, fun activities for children throughout the season is planned for visitors of all ages. Special family admission rates are available, and a Family Membership is an excellent value for families planning to make multiple visits.

 

Some highlights for families:

Owl Cottage Family Activity Center

Owl Cottage is a craft and activity center for children and their families. It includes a reading area, workroom for art and craft projects, and a play area with toys, games, puzzles, and a costume area. Owl Cottage is the location for art projects and craft activities offered by Museum staff daily in July and August and are free with admission to the Museum.

1920s Vintage Carousel

Located near the Museum entrance, the 1920s carousel is open throughout the season. Rides are accompanied by circus music and the carousel is one of the most popular destinations at the Museum for young children. Hours of operation are subject to change due to weather; it is recommended that visitors call the Museum at (802) 985-3346 for a specific day's schedule.

Alyssia's Garden

Alyssia's Garden is a 19th-century-style playground surrounded by beautiful perennials and adjacent to the Vergennes Schoolhouse. It features a slide, swings, and 19th-century games.

 

Special Family Programs and Events

July 1 - August 14
Art on the Go Carts
Look for bright blue carts on the Museum grounds for interactive, arts-based fun.

June 21-October 26
Exploring Cassatt
Take a creative rest stop to explore Mary Cassatt's art and world. Self-guided in Diamond Barn.

June 12 - August 14, 2008, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunsets at Shelburne Museum
Special family programs each Thursday evening.

August 10, 2008, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
All Aboard at Shelburne Museum
All things locomotive

September 14, 2008
Shelburne Museum Goes to the Dogs
Vermont's finest dog party

October 26, 2008, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Haunted Happenings
Trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities

 

Free Craft Activities

Programs are scheduled noon - 4 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and take place throughout the Museum grounds and in the Owl Cottage Family Activity Center.

July 19: Build a Bag: Customize your own tote bag inspired by the exhibit Purse-onality.
July 20: Build a Bag: Customize your own tote bag inspired by the exhibit Purse-onality.
July 21: Flower Quilt Collages: Design a floral-themed paper quilt square.
July 22: Flower Quilt Collages: Design a floral-themed paper quilt square.
July 23: Flower Quilt Collages: Design a floral-themed paper quilt square.
July 24: Flower Quilt Collages: Design a floral-themed paper quilt square.
July 25: Flower Quilt Collages: Design a floral-themed paper quilt square.
July 26: Flower Quilt Collages: Design a floral-themed paper quilt square.
July 27: Flower Quilt Collages: Design a floral-themed paper quilt square.
July 28: Stuffed Creatures: Make stuffed creations based on artwork by Warren Kimble and Joshua Longo.
July 29: Stuffed Creatures: Make stuffed creations based on artwork by Warren Kimble and Joshua Longo.
July 30: Stuffed Creatures: Make stuffed creations based on artwork by Warren Kimble and Joshua Longo.
July 31: Stuffed Creatures: Make stuffed creations based on artwork by Warren Kimble and Joshua Longo.
August 1: Stuffed Creatures: Make stuffed creations based on artwork by Warren Kimble and Joshua Longo.
August 2: Stuffed Creatures: Make stuffed creations based on artwork by Warren Kimble and Joshua Longo.
August 3: Stuffed Creatures: Make stuffed creations based on artwork by Warren Kimble and Joshua Longo.
August 4: Carousel Creations: Create a carousel animal like those at Shelburne Museum.
August 5: Carousel Creations: Create a carousel animal like those at Shelburne Museum.
August 6: Carousel Creations: Create a carousel animal like those at Shelburne Museum.
August 7: Carousel Creations: Create a carousel animal like those at Shelburne Museum.
August 8: Carousel Creations: Create a carousel animal like those at Shelburne Museum.
August 9: Carousel Creations: Create a carousel animal like those at Shelburne Museum.
August 10: Carousel Creations: Create a carousel animal like those at Shelburne Museum.
August 11: "Rockin" Art: Paint on unexpected "canvases" like artist Warren Kimble.
August 12: "Rockin" Art: Paint on unexpected "canvases" like artist Warren Kimble.
August 13: "Rockin" Art: Paint on unexpected "canvases" like artist Warren Kimble.
August 14: "Rockin" Art: Paint on unexpected "canvases" like artist Warren Kimble.
August 15: "Rockin" Art: Paint on unexpected "canvases" like artist Warren Kimble.
August 16: "Rockin" Art: Paint on unexpected "canvases" like artist Warren Kimble.
August 17: "Rockin" Art: Paint on unexpected "canvases" like artist Warren Kimble.
August 18: Odds & Ends = Art: Use scrap materials to create something new and beautiful.
August 19: Odds & Ends = Art: Use scrap materials to create something new and beautiful.
August 20: Odds & Ends = Art: Use scrap materials to create something new and beautiful.
August 21: Odds & Ends = Art: Use scrap materials to create something new and beautiful.
August 22: Odds & Ends = Art: Use scrap materials to create something new and beautiful.
August 23: Odds & Ends = Art: Use scrap materials to create something new and beautiful.
August 24: Odds & Ends = Art: Use scrap materials to create something new and beautiful.
August 25: Watercolor Wonder: Paint your own landscape inspired by Ogden Pleissner's paintings.
August 26: Watercolor Wonder: Paint your own landscape inspired by Ogden Pleissner's paintings.
August 27: Watercolor Wonder: Paint your own landscape inspired by Ogden Pleissner's paintings.
August 28: Watercolor Wonder: Paint your own landscape inspired by Ogden Pleissner's paintings.
August 29: Watercolor Wonder: Paint your own landscape inspired by Ogden Pleissner's paintings.
August 30: Watercolor Wonder: Paint your own landscape inspired by Ogden Pleissner's paintings.
August 31: Watercolor Wonder: Paint your own landscape inspired by Ogden Pleissner's paintings.

 

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