St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, St. Johnsbury

Telephone: 802-748-8291
Fax Number: 748-8086
Email: lhiggs@stjathenaeum.org
Web Address: www.stjathenaeum.org

Founded in 1871, the Athenaeum contains the oldest art gallery maintained in its original condition in the United States, as well as the town library. The Gallery displays the nineteenth-century collection of paintings and sculptures purchased by Horace Fairbanks. Albert Bierstadt’s 10’x15' masterpiece, “The Domes of Yosemite,” creates a focal point for the Hudson River School landscapes, European genre scenes and copies of the old masters. The Athenaeum was recently designated a National Historic Landmark.

Contact Persons: Lorna Higgs, Administrative Officer; Lisa von Kann, Library Director

Hours and Admission: Open from 10:00 to 5:30 every weekday and until 8:00 in the evening on Monday and Wednesday. Saturday hours are 9:30 to 4:00. Admission free, donations welcome.

Type of Museum:
Art
Genealogy
Library/Archive

Group Tours Accommodated
Events Calendar
Gift Shop

Last updated: 2006



		St. Johnsbury Athenaeum 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
		Telephone: 802-748-8291 Fax Number: 748-8086 Email: lhiggs@stjathenaeum.org Web Address: www.stjathenaeum.org Founded in 1871, the Athenaeum contains the oldest art gallery maintained in its original condition in the United States, as well as the town library. The Gallery displays the nineteenth-century collection of paintings and sculptures purchased by Horace Fairbanks. Albert Bierstadt’s 10’x15' masterpiece, “The Domes of Yosemite,” creates a focal point for the Hudson River School landscapes, European genre scenes and copies of the old masters. The Athenaeum was recently designated a National Historic Landmark. Contact Persons: Lorna Higgs, Administrative Officer; Lisa von Kann, Library Director Hours and Admission: Open from 10:00 to 5:30 every weekday and until 8:00 in the evening on Monday and Wednesday. Saturday hours are 9:30 to 4:00. Admission free, donations welcome. Type of Museum: Art Genealogy Library/Archive Group Tours Accommodated Events Calendar Gift Shop Last updated: 2006