| T he Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont
History is the oldest chartered community history museum in the United States, welcoming visitors and researchers since 1882. It offers lively tours, exhibits and programs to enrich our understanding of Vermont’s past. The Sheldon has three parts: - The Judd-Harris House, built in 1829, showcases a wealth of objects depicting small town life in nineteenth century Vermont.
- The Stewart-Swift Research Center houses one of the state’s premier archival collections, documenting the history of Middlebury, Addison County and Vermont.
- The Walter Cerf Gallery hosts changing exhibits throughout the year.
The Museum sponsors an active calendar of events, an Education Program serving school children in the region and a popular community summer concert by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.
Henry Sheldon Museum p resents
“A Child’s Delight”
This holiday season the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History is pleased to present “A Child’s Delight,” an exhibit featuring antique toys and games, historic photographs and holiday decorations throughout the historic 1829 Judd-Harris House. More information...
HOLIDAY/ JANUARY /FEBRUARY HOURS
In December, the Museum and Museum Shop will be open Tuesday-Friday, December 20-January 14, 10 am-5 pm and Saturdays, December 24 and 31 from 10 am-1 pm. The model toy trains will be running every day we are open.
In January, the Museum, Museum Shop and trains will be open Tuesday-Saturday, January 3-January 14, 10 am-5 pm. The trains will be running every day we are open.
During the remainder of January and for the month of February, The Museum and Museum Shop will be open on Saturdays only, from 10 am - 5 pm; the Research Center will be open by appointment only.
Staff will be at the Museum all January and February and can be reached during regular hours, Tuesday-Friday.
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One of Vermont’s premier collections of furniture, paintings, documents
The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History