Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A New England curiosity cabinet and the only public planetarium in Vermont.

📜 Natural science museum, history museum, and planetarium in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
🔍 Home to over 175,000 specimens and unique exhibits.

Why Go

🔭 Vermont's only public planetarium with diverse shows
🦋 Immersive Butterfly House (seasonal)
🏛️ Explore a historic Victorian building with extensive natural history collections
🔬 Engaging Exploratorium elements like Bug Art and Exploration Station

Why Avoid

⚠️ Closed for a few weeks in early January for maintenance

Cost

💰 Adults $17, Seniors/Children (5-17) $15. Planetarium admission $8 (non-members). Children 4 and under FREE.

Hours

🕒 Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and early January.

🅿️ Parking

Free off-street parking on Main Street. EV charging available at 10 Thaddeus Lane (first two hours 20 cents/KWH).

♿ Accessibility

Main Gallery, Planetarium, and Tang Science Annex are fully accessible.

Last updated 8 days ago

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