Clermont Historic Village Museum

About Clermont Historic Village Museum

Local history in preserved buildings. Preserved historic structures, including a school, train depot, WWII-era Quonset hut & 2 homes. The museum features a working player piano in the WWII Quonset hut building that visitors can operate, a rare interactive artifact that museum visitors report is uncommon to encounter. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 212 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💡Arrange a private guided tour to maximize your experience—volunteer docents are highly knowledgeable about building histories and can provide context you won't get exploring alone. Contact the museum in advance to schedule.
• 💡Don't miss the player piano in the WWII Quonset Hut building—it's a rare, working artifact that visitors often overlook. Ask a volunteer to show you how to operate it.
• 💬Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring all nine historic structures and buildings. Despite the 'small area' description in reviews, there is substantial preserved content inside each building, especially textiles and period artifacts.
• 💬Visit on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon (1-5 PM) and bring a donation—admission is free but $5 per person over 12 is recommended. This helps support the all-volunteer operation.
• 💡Combine your visit with exploring downtown Clermont's waterfront area nearby. The museum's location makes it ideal for a half-day outing that includes walking trails and local shops in the town.