|  | | | | Walter Cerf Gallery | | | Built in 1991 through the generosity of art dealer and philanthropist Walter Cerf, the gallery has become the hub of public activity at the Museum. A varied exhibition schedule features both historically themed exhibits and art exhibits of work by contemporary Vermont artists and craftspeople. Recent exhibits have highlighted Vermont’s role in the Civil War, leisure life in 19th century Vermont and the history of town/gown relationships with Middlebury College. The Gallery also serves as a space for lectures, school programs and special events and is open to the public except when it is being used for educational programs.
Henry Sheldon Museum presents “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.
The exhibit opens on December 3 and runs through January 14, 2012. A highlight of the exhibit is the Midd-Vermont Train Club’s elaborate electric train layout that is sure to delight all ages.
The Midd-Vermont Train Club is celebrating its 20th year of designing layouts and operating the electric toy trains at the Sheldon which has become a wonderful holiday tradition. Over the years, the layout has grown and now stands 3 levels high, with two tracks running Lionel O gauge trains and the upper track running HO trains.
The Judd-Harris House is decked with beautiful floral arrangements enhanced with natural dried flowers. The arrangements were designed by members of the Middlebury Garden Club in keeping with the period of the historic house.
The trains will be running on weekdays during regular Museum hours. Please call the Museum to confirm train times on Saturdays.
Ed Mitcham, Al Stiles and John Klink, members of the Midd-Vermont Train Club work on the mountain, part of the Sheldon's electric train layout.
"T" Tall (under the platform) and Chip Winner, members of the Midd-Vermont Train Club work on electrifying the train layout at the Sheldon Museum. | |
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Museum Hours:
Dec. - Jan 14: Tues.-Sat. 10 am.-5 pm &
Saturdays, 10 am- 5 pm. (except Dec. 24 & 31 - 10 am -1 pm)
January 15 - February 29: Saturdays only - 10 am to 5 pm
Spring/Summer/Fall: Tues.-Sat. 10 am.-5 pm. and Sun. 1-5 pm.
Research Center Hours:
Thru January 12: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday 1-5 p.m. & by appointment
January 15- February 29: by appointment only.
Spring/Summer/Fall: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1-5 p.m.
& by appointment.
Staff will be at the Museum all January and February and can be reached during regular hours, Tuesday-Friday.
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We encourage appointments for doing research so that the staff can prepare for your visit in advance.
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