We went especially to see the Full Throttle: Vintage Motorcycles, Custom Choppers and Racing Machines. However, the Tommy Graves “Smackdown” chopper on the brochure really sparked our interest. Unfortunately, that bike was in Webb Hall and the doors were locked. That was a disappointment. It was a rainy day and there were a number of school groups on a field... more

It's hard to do this place justice in writing. It's simply the best museum, or should I say collection of museums/attractions, that I've been to in all my 15 years of independent travel. We couldn't begin to even see half of it in the two days that our tickets covered, and I'll be heading straight back there next time we're... more

This is truly an amazing place! There is so much to see that you could easily spend a whole day here. We got a very good overview of different aspects of American culture and history. But there is also a very good art collection with French masters. The ship Ticonderoga is of course an amazing thing in itself, and it... more

My family (kids aged 8&6) enjoyed our visit to the Shelburne Museum immensely. It really has a little of everything, and was a wonderful experience for us. While my kids loved the carousel ride, the slate jail, the weavers and blacksmith the most, they also were astounded to be able to walk into a room with four original Monets and... more

I just returned from a lovely day at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont. I had not visited there since 1985-1988, which we determined by the acquistion of the Carousel horses that I remembered seeing upstairs in the Stencil House. Hardly anything is the same as I remember it when I was a child. All of it was better. The... more

We spent five hours at this museum and still didn't see everything! Every structure on the grounds of this museum is packed with artifacts so you feel like you have been transported back in time. Each structure is staffed by a knowledgeable guide who can answer questions and give demonstrations. There are shuttle stops throughout the grounds so if you... more

If you ever get the chance to see an outdoor concert at the Shelburne Museum, don't pass it up! The sound is great, the scenery is beautiful, and the people are low key and nice. It's a mix of locals, college kids, and tourists. Definitely a local flavor place overall though. They have excellent and reasonably priced food during most... more

The Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont (20 minutes south of Burlington) is a must-see attraction. Spread out over several acres are historic buildings that have been moved to the site. Exhibits include a 1906 steamship, a blacksmith shop (with a blacksmith!), art (Georgia O'Keefe and Tasha Tudor were displayed when we were there), incredible quilts, toys, decorative arts, gardens, an... more

If you are a fan of history, folk art or americana, this is your mecca. You should allow more than one day to tour everything Shelburne has to offer. This is many types of museum displays rolled into one property. From gardens, a lighthouse, a gorgeous train car, a paddleboat undergoing restoration, and the round barn, to American artifacts of... more