SHELBURNE MUSEUM

SHELBURNE, VT

Shelburne Museum is a unique and expansive museum located in Shelburne, Vermont. Founded in 1947 by Electra Havemeyer Webb, the museum covers over 45 acres and features 39 exhibition buildings filled with art, artifacts, and Americana.

The museum's collection is vast and diverse, showcasing everything from impressionist paintings to folk art, quilts, and textiles. It also has an extensive collection of Americana, including antique toys, carriages, and wagons, as well as a fully restored 220-foot steamboat, the Ticonderoga.

The museum's buildings are also noteworthy, as they were collected from across New England and relocated to the museum's grounds. Visitors can explore a 19th-century lighthouse, a covered bridge, and a working blacksmith shop, among other buildings.

In addition to its permanent collection, Shelburne Museum also hosts rotating exhibitions and events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and workshops. It also offers educational programs and resources for students and teachers.

Overall, Shelburne Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in art, history, and Americana. Its vast collection, unique buildings, and engaging events make it a true treasure of Vermont.

SHELBURNE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SHELBURNE VT. US MID #8405000054

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 4,779,864 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 8029853346
• website: http://www.shelburnemuseum.org

SHELBURNE MUSEUM INCORPORATED
PO BOX 10
SHELBURNE
VT
05482-0010

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