Bennington Museum, Bennington

Telephone: 802-447-1571
Fax Number: 802-442-8305
Email: kreilly@benningtonmuseum.org
Web Address: www.benningtonmuseum.org

The Bennington Museum preserves and interprets the history of a distinct region of America. The largest, oldest and most active cultural institution in southern Vermont, the museum presents exhibitions and programs that document the early history of Vermont and associated areas of Massachusetts and New York. The award-winning museum houses distinguished collections of furniture, decorative and fine art, and military materials. It holds the largest public collection of paintings by the renowned self-taught artist Grandma Moses and the largest public collection of Bennington Pottery. It is also home to a vintage luxury Wasp car, one of only two left that were produced in Vermont The museum has an active genealogy and local history library and it is the home of the Bennington Historical Society.

Contact Person:
Steven Perkins, Director;
Jamie Franklin, Curator

Hours and Admission:
Open Daily 10-5 except Wednesdays
Admission charged.

Educational Programs

Type of Museum:
Art
Children’s
Civil War
Genealogy
Historic House
Historical Society
History
Library/Archive
Nature Center

Group Tours Accommodated
Events Calendar
Gift Shop

Last updated: December 2005



		The Bennington Museum Celebrating Vermont's Heritage West Main Street Bennington, VT 05201
		Telephone: 802-447-1571 Fax Number: 802-442-8305 Email: kreilly@benningtonmuseum.org Web Address: www.benningtonmuseum.org The Bennington Museum preserves and interprets the history of a distinct region of America. The largest, oldest and most active cultural institution in southern Vermont, the museum presents exhibitions and programs that document the early history of Vermont and associated areas of Massachusetts and New York. The award-winning museum houses distinguished collections of furniture, decorative and fine art, and military materials. It holds the largest public collection of paintings by the renowned self-taught artist Grandma Moses and the largest public collection of Bennington Pottery. It is also home to a vintage luxury Wasp car, one of only two left that were produced in Vermont The museum has an active genealogy and local history library and it is the home of the Bennington Historical Society. Contact Person: Steven Perkins, Director; Jamie Franklin, Curator Hours and Admission: Open Daily 10-5 except Wednesdays Admission charged. Educational Programs Type of Museum: Art Children’s Civil War Genealogy Historic House Historical Society History Library/Archive Nature Center Group Tours Accommodated Events Calendar Gift Shop Last updated: December 2005