Children's Museums

Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium

Name: Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
Address: 1302 Main St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819, St Johnsbury, VT, US
Telephone: (802) 748-2372
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (229 reviews)

📍 1302 Main St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819

📞 (802) 748-2372

🌐 www.fairbanksmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium

Museum with science & space exhibits. Natural history museum with over 30,000 specimens, artifacts & photographs, plus a planetarium. The museum features over 30,000 specimens, artifacts, and photographs in its natural history collection. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 229 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Planetarium
Location: Only public planetarium in Vermont
Highlights: Live astronomy shows, full-dome films on extreme weather and dinosaurs, private show rentals
Membership: Available with member benefits

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum features over 30,000 specimens, artifacts, and photographs in its natural history collection
⭐The Lyman Spitzer Jr. Planetarium offers full-dome films with specialized programs including topics like extreme weather, dinosaurs of Antarctica, space stations, and flying monsters
🏛️The museum's building features distinctive architectural elements including a radius ceiling and spiral stairs that visitors specifically highlight as examples of exceptional craftsmanship
⭐The museum includes a butterfly house as part of standard admission and offers rotating planetarium programs with multiple show options daily ranging from 30 minutes to 1 hour

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for at least 2+ hours to fully experience both the museum exhibits and planetarium shows. The venue combines a classic museum with hands-on science exhibits, a butterfly house, and multiple planetarium programs, making it too ambitious to rush through.
💡Reserve a private planetarium show in advance for a more personalized experience. The venue offers private show reservations as an alternative to scheduled public showings, which works especially well for families wanting to customize their visit.
💡Visit the dinosaurs and birds exhibit and explore the hands-on science addition with kids—these are specifically highlighted as highly educational and engaging. Don't miss the included butterfly house in the back, which visitors consistently praise.
🕐Arrive early or plan a weekday visit to enjoy the museum's stunning architecture (radius ceiling, spiral stairs, millwork) without crowds. The building itself is an architectural gem that enhances the overall experience.
💬Check the membership program option—with repeat visits, a membership could quickly pay for itself, especially if combining museum access with the planetarium shows, Discovery Camps, and special workshops.