The Bennington Museum is one of the finest regional history and art museums in New England. Located on 75 Main Street (Route 9), one mile west of the intersection of Routes 7 and 9 in downtown Bennington, Vermont, the museum houses the largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings and memorabilia, along with the Schoolhouse she attended as a child.
Military history and historical artifacts include the famous Bennington Flag, thought to be the oldest stars and stripes in existence, uniforms and firearms together with early tools, dolls and toys. The museum has an unsurpassed collection of Bennington pottery, an extensive array of American glass from the 19th to the early 20th century, American paintings and sculpture, and American furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Also on exhibit is the “Wasp”, a 1925 luxury touring car designed and built by Karl Martin in Bennington. The museum features a genealogy and local history library and the Museum Gift Shop offering Vermont-made items, Grandma Moses prints and much more.
Allow a minimum of one hour. The museum is open daily, 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Wednesdays (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Admission $8 adults, $7 students/seniors, under 12 free. Family $19. Group rates available. The museum is entirely handicapped accessible.
Visit the web site at www.benningtonmuseum.org