FAIRBANKS MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM

ST JOHNSBURY, VT

IMG_1713 Watching the eclipse about 20 minutes before totality.
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Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium is a science and natural history museum located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Founded in 1889 by Franklin Fairbanks, the museum houses a collection of over 175,000 objects, including taxidermy animals, fossils, minerals, and artifacts from around the world, as well as a planetarium.

The museum's exhibits are organized into several thematic galleries, including Earth and Space, Natural Sciences, and Vermont Heritage. The Earth and Space gallery features displays on weather, geology, and astronomy, while the Natural Sciences gallery showcases the diversity of life on Earth, including insects, birds, and mammals. The Vermont Heritage gallery highlights the state's history and culture, including its agriculture, lumber industry, and Native American heritage.

The museum's planetarium offers daily shows that explore the wonders of the cosmos, from constellations and planets to black holes and galaxies. The planetarium also hosts special events, such as star parties and astronomy lectures.

In addition to its permanent exhibits and planetarium shows, the museum offers a variety of educational programs for all ages, including guided tours, workshops, and summer camps. The Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium is a unique and engaging destination for anyone interested in science, nature, and history.

FAIRBANKS MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in ST JOHNSBURY VT. US MID #8405000060

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). 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: $ 1,228,025 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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FAIRBANKS MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM
1302 MAIN ST
ST JOHNSBURY
VT
05819-2248

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FAIRBANKS MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM Information

MID # 8405000060
Name FAIRBANKS MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM
Alternate Name FAIRBANKS MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 030184732
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 1,253,668
REVENUE 1,228,025
LAT/LONG 44.420041, -72.019761
CODES FIPS State Code: 50
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 957400
US Census Block: 2026