Best Hands-on Museums for Kids in Vermont

Hands-on activities are one of the best ways for kids to learn about their environment and the world around them. But, there are only so many activities that you can do at home.

Thankfully, these hands-on museums all have fantastic activities that the kids can do to enhance their learning and encourage curiosity.

With the current COVID-19 situation, please call ahead to check for hours and to see which activities are currently available. Some may have limited hours or be closed during COVID.

Many of these museums are offering virtual events and learning.

Wonderfeet Kids Museum
Wonderfeet Kids Museum is located in Rutland, Vermont. It’s a nonprofit organization that encourages children and their families to learn and play together. The museum is staffed by volunteers and contributions support the museum.

This museum offers a variety of programming including themed days, homeschooling events, and summer camps.

Most events are two hours long and allow the child to be completely immersed in a certain topic through a variety of engaging hands-on activities.

A few examples of programs that have been popular in the past are the WonderStars astronomy program and Animal Frenzy.