Visit

Open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm.

General Admission

• $21 for adults
• $18 for children 2–17
• Free for members and children under 2 years of age.

The Montshire does not have reciprocity with other museums and institutions. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult when on museum property.

Military Discount

$2 off general admission for US military service members, veterans, and their families. Limit 6 visitors. Please bring your military ID.

Warm Welcome

$3 admission for VT or NH residents with EBT card, adult Medicaid card, or free/reduced price school meals letter. Note that WIC, P-EBT and Dr. Dynasaur are not accepted. Limit 6 visitors.
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Two-Day Pass

This pass offers two days of admission to the Montshire. The second museum visit must happen 10 days after the first visit.

• $31.50 for adult two-day pass
• $27 for children two-day pass (ages 2–17)

The Montshire’s address is 1 Montshire Road, Norwich, VT 05055. Free parking is available at the Museum.

The Museum is conveniently located just off Interstate 91 at Exit 13 (look for the “Museum of Science” signs) in Norwich, Vermont, five miles north of White River Junction. The Museum is directly across the Connecticut River from Hanover, New Hampshire, home of Dartmouth College.

Public transportation options are available via Advance Transit buses, which stop at the top of Montshire Road each weekday (except major holidays). Advance Transit riders should plan for a five-minute walk from the bus stop to the Museum entrance.

At the Montshire, we believe that joyful moments of learning and discovery should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we’ve taken care to expand access and to ensure that the experiences we offer are relevant, comfortable, and welcoming for all visitors.

Visit our Museum Accessibility page for more information.

Upon entering Montshire property, visitors acknowledge and accept responsibility for the conduct and safety of everyone in their party, including abiding by the following visitor policies.

• Caregivers must stay with children aged 0 - 12 at all times.
• • No drop offs
  • Caregivers must be 16+ years old
• No running.
• Appropriate footwear is required.
• No food and drink in indoor exhibit areas.
  • Use the Snack Zone
  • Securely closed water bottles are OK – no glass
• Clean up as you go and return pieces to exhibits. Exhibits must be used safely and appropriately.
• The Elevator and Museum Store are not for play. Adults must accompany children in both areas.
• Be courteous and respectful
  • Share Museum spaces
  • Clean up after yourself
  • Return exhibit items so others can use them
  • Do not misuse or abuse exhibits
• Private gatherings are not permitted
• Museum spaces cannot be reserved, saved or otherwise co-opted by visitors without prior authorization.
• Birthday parties are only permitted when reserved through the Montshire.
• Tobacco products and e-cigarettes are not permitted in museum spaces. Smoking is permitted in the parking lot, away from the building and people.
• All visitors should be free from the effects of alcohol, drugs, and other intoxicating substances as demonstrated by being able to legally drive and provide appropriate support for themself and any children under their supervision.
• Visitors may not engage in threatening behavior or use hostile language (hitting, kicking, throwing, pushing, cursing, yelling, etc.). Harassment of staff and volunteers will not be tolerated.
• Recordings (photos, videos, etc.) of persons known to you for personal use are allowed. Commercial or amateur recordings of other visitors, staff, and/or volunteers is prohibited. Permission must be granted by the Montshire and the individual/caregiver to make recordings. This includes the use of phones, digital cameras, drones, smart glasses or other discrete recording technologies. Drones are not permitted on Montshire property without permission.
• All visitors must wear attire that keeps private areas private (chest, groin, buttocks) and is free of foul, hate, or obscene language and/or explicit images (sexually explicit, hate symbols, etc). Shoes are required.
• The Montshire reserves the right to search any bag. Bags appearing to be abandoned may be relocated or confiscated.
• Please leave weapons and look-alike weapons locked in personal vehicle for the duration of visit. Weapons are not permitted in any public Montshire spaces.
• No soliciting, demonstrating, campaigning or other disruptive gatherings are permitted unless authorized by the Museum.
• No pets, ESAs, or other animals (Exception: pets are allowed in the parking lot.)
• Illegal behavior is prohibited, including but not limited to:
  • Assault and battery
  • Harassment–verbal, physical, sexual
  • Child abuse
  • Animal abuse
  • Kidnapping, trafficking, child abandonment
  • Lewd and lascivious behavior
  • Nudity
  • Stalking
  • Theft
  • Threats to people or property e.g. brandishing a weapon
  • Trespassing

The Montshire Museum of Science reserves the right to refuse service and access, revoke membership, or otherwise remove individuals for any reason, including but not limited to disregarding Museum policies, being disruptive, and showing disrespect to Museum, visitors, staff and property. The Museum reserves the right to modify policies at any time.

Visit Only if Healthy

Museum visitors must show no symptoms of illness. Visitors must not enter the Montshire building or grounds if they are unwell or experiencing any symptoms of illness.

Face Coverings and Masks

Masks are encouraged, but not required.

Practice Healthy Hand Hygiene

We ask that all visitors wash their hands or use hand sanitizer upon entry and frequently throughout their visit. We have increased the availability of hand-washing and hand-sanitizing stations throughout our building and grounds.

Stay Together with Your Group

Visitor groups should stay together. Children must stay with their adults at all times.

If You Are a Member:

Show your Member or Caregiver Card and an ID.

Need to renew your membership? Complete a Membership Form.
Not sure if your membership is still valid? Give us a call at 802-649-2200.

•  Join or Renew

If You Are Not a Member:

Pay for admission when you check in. We accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Wallet,  cash, and checks.

•  Montshire’s Hours and Admission

Please present all coupons, passes, etc. to staff when checking in.

Membership is the best way to experience the Montshire! Become a member and enjoy a full year of discovery, enriching learning opportunities, and memorable family moments!

•  Discounts and Special Admission Rates
•  Join or Renew

CLOSED Thanksgiving Day

OPEN December 26 to December 30, 10AM – 5PM

CLOSED December 31 for New Year’s At Noon!

OPEN January 1, 2024, 10AM – 5PM

If You Are a Agency Pass Member, please bring your organization's membership card. If you need to make other arrangements to use your pass, please contact the Visitor Services manager.

At the Admissions Desk, let us know you are here to shop at the Museum Store and we will admit you at no charge. If you are a member, we will still check you in by scanning your Member card. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult when in the store. Read more about the Museum Store here.

Visit our Group Visit page to find out about our policies and to submit your reservation request.

The Anderson Center is the Montshire’s new community space, designed to offer a more accessible and inclusive experience.

This modern museum hub includes gender inclusive restrooms, a more spacious coat room, and a renovated Community Room for education programs and special events. Enjoy an even more comfortable Montshire experience with our new amenities!

Welcome to the Anderson Center