NORWICH, Vt. - Join us for an evening of celebration, community, and philanthropy to help move forward the Montshire’s mission of forging and empowering lifelong learners. Hearty hors d’oeuvres, two complimentary drinks, delicious dessert, a live auction, silent art auction, … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – The Montshire Museum of Science is excited to present Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost, a special exhibition anchoring the Montshire’s focus on climate education and environmental sustainability. In Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost, visitors will … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – Join insect experts and Montshire educators for a day of community-collected science. This summer, the Museum is a site for the Pollinator Interactions on Plants project, a research endeavor led by Dr. Desirée Narango of the Vermont … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – Join the Montshire Museum of Science for astronomical arts and crafts, hands-on space demos, and lightning talks featuring Dartmouth physicists. Meet astronomers face to face. Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People, who will share stellar stories, followed … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – Join us for two days of solar eclipse celebrations. Learn about the total solar eclipse with hands-on activities and StarLab sessions throughout the day on Sunday and Monday, then view the eclipse with Montshire educators on Monday, … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – The Fiddlehead Fling Gala is a fundraising event to help move forward the Montshire’s mission of forging and empowering a community of lifelong learners through science. Tickets include delicious hors d’oeuvres, desserts, two drink tickets, plus a … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – The Montshire Sensory Friendly Hour is a time for families to enjoy a less-crowded visit, and may be appealing to individuals who have sensory processing differences. Admission is free. There will be reduced lights and sounds from … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – There are three 20-minute sessions on each StarLab Sunday at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12 p.m. Visit the Montshire's inflatable planetarium to learn about planets, stars, constellations, and our night sky. Tickets are available at the … Continued
Read & Explore! Every Tuesday a museum educator will lead a group of early learners and their caregivers first on a reading adventure, and then an activity related to the story. Activities involve arts and crafts as we explore science … Continued
Come enjoy bird fun with Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor and Peck, Peck, Peck by Lucy Cousins. Then we will make our own binoculars and look for birds around the museum.
NORWICH, Vt. – Fungi are neither animals nor plants; however, fungi have characteristics of both living creatures. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the study of fungi, or mycology, then this workshop is for you! Jessica Whitaker, President … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – This (not so scary) event is designed especially for families with children through age 12. Enjoy a night at the Montshire, in costume, with tricked-out exhibits, live Halloween-themed demos, hands-on spooky stations, and so much more. Come … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – night, and Brownsville Butcher and Pantry will be joining us for dinner for purchase. Enjoy the Montshire’s classic exhibits, explore the underwater world of Ocean Bound, and join our education team for an evening of Take Apart … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – Across the country, communities have been caught off guard by natural disasters exacerbated by changing climate patterns and extreme weather events. The Upper Valley, as well as Vermont and New Hampshire more broadly, are no exception. Join … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – Celebrate the excitement of a new year and a new beginning without staying up late. New Years at Noon features hands-on, festive activities especially for families, plus countdowns every hour, on the hour, until noon. Guests are … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – Adult science nights at the Montshire are back. Enjoy a night at the museum, after dark and just for adults. Try the Montshire’s classic exhibits, explore the all-new Glow Room, and join the museum’s education team for … Continued
Join us for Astronomy Day, our annual celebration of all things celestial. This year includes programming for children, adults, and families including astronomical arts and crafts, hands-on space demonstrations with graduate students from Dartmouth College. Examine meteorites up close, experiment … Continued
Come to the Montshire in the evening for Lightning Talks featuring local astronomers. We’ll challenge Dartmouth Graduate students studying various aspects of the universe to introduce their field of study and their current research to the public in short, fast-paced … Continued
Enjoy a night at the Museum, after dark and just for adults. Try the Montshire’s classic exhibits, explore the all-new Glow Room, and join the Museum team for an evening of scaled-up play with Game On! Bring yourself, a date, … Continued
This year’s Earth Day Festival is going to be wild! Join us on Saturday, April 19th, for inspiring hands-on activities inside and out. Meet a tree and measure how much carbon it can store in its lifetime. Tour the Montshire’s … Continued
