American Precision Museum in Windsor: Exhibits include “The Science and Technology of Measurement,” “Shaping America” and “The Art of Anna Held Audette.” Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., November through April; Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May through October. $5 to $10; families, $20; children under 6 free. 196 Main St. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock: Working dairy farm, exhibits and activities that explore Vermont’s rural heritage. Open Thursday through Monday, April 18-May 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 25 to Oct. 31; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and select days Nov. 2 to Feb. 23, 2025. $18 to $19, 2 and under free. 69 Old River Road. 802-457-2355 or billingsfarm.org.

Bradford, Vt., Historical Society Museum: View artifacts and photos of Bradford area, along with a room devoted to Bradford Academy. Special exhibits include Oxbow High, Goshen Church and McLam’s Lumber Yard. Open by appointment and for special occasions. Free; donations welcome. Third floor, Bradford Academy building, 172 N. Main St. BHSnews19@gmail.com or facebook.com/BradfordBHS.

Bridgewater Historical Society Museum: Features artifacts, works of art, photographs, archival material and ephemera relating to Bridgewater’s heritage. Second and fourth Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Memorial Day through Columbus Day, or by appointment. Free. 12 N. Bridgewater Road. bridgewaterhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or bridgewaterhistory.org.

Claremont History Museum and Historical Society: View artifacts related to the city’s history. Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., June 1 to Sept. 2. 26 Mulberry St. claremonthistory.org.

Cornish Historical Society: Collections feature history about the town of Cornish and the Cornish Colony. Open by appointment only. Free. 26 School St. chs@cornishnh.net, cornishnh.net/cornish-historical-society or Facebook: Cornish Historical Society.

Enfield Shaker Museum: Learn about the history, culture and legacy of the Shakers. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with guided tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., with guided tours at 1 and 3 p.m., May 15 through Oct. 31. $3-$14; children 5 and under, free. 447 Route 4A. 603-632-4346 or shakermuseum.org.

Fort at No. 4 in Charlestown: Tours and re-enactments at the historic fort that played a role in the French and Indian War. May: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June-September: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. October: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $8-$12; 5 and under, free. 267 Springfield Road. 603-826-5700 or fortat4.org.

Hartford Historical Society Museum in Hartford Village: Tours and exhibits about the town’s history, including the Abenaki nation. Open by appointment. Free. Garipay House, 1461 Maple St. 802-296-3132, info@hartfordhistoricalsociety.com or hartfordvthistory.com.

Hood Museum of Art in Hanover: Current exhibits include “Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth” (on display through June 25) and “Living With Sculpture: Power and Presence in Europe, 1400–1750” (on display through March 22). Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 6 E. Wheelock St. 603-646-2808 or hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu.

Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial in South Royalton: Includes historic artifacts, films, sculptures and hiking paths. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30 to 6 p.m. Free. 357 LDS Lane. 802-763-7742, churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/locations/joseph-smith-birthplace, or facebook.com/JSBirthplace.

Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford: Guided tours on the hour of the Gothic Revival house, artwork, formal gardens, interpretive exhibits and walking trail. Inside exhibits open Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 24 through Oct. 13. $7; children free. 214 Justin Morrill Highway. 802-828-3051 or morrillhomestead.org.

Lyme Historians Museum and Barn: Exhibits include an overview of Lyme history, from the Abenaki through mid-20th century; Edgell covered bridge; and handmade articles by Vivian Piper. New this summer: “Doctors in Lyme” Open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October, or by appointment. Churchill-Melvin House, 15 Main St., Lyme. Free. 603-795-2508, lymehistorians.wordpress.com or lymehistorians@gmail.com.

Main Street Museum in White River Junction: Movies (almost) every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m.; Player piano (almost) every Friday night at 6 p.m. Hours are random, by chance or appointment by texting 802-356-2776. 58 Bridge St. mainstreetmuseum.org.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock: The 25+ miles of trails are open year-round. Guided tours of the Mansion require advanced tickets, $1-$9. Visit nps.gov/mabi to register and view events calendar. The Carriage Barn Visitor Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Oct 31. Shared parking lot at Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road. nps.gov/mabi, 802-457-3368 ext. 0 or mabi_visitoservices@nps.gov.

Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich: Hands-on physics, including air, bubbles, rollways and chain reactions; live creatures including fish, leaf cutter ants and honey bees; walking trails through acres of woods to river, play area, native plants and wildlife; and water park in summer months. Featured exhibits include “Ocean Bound,” onsite from early June to early September. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission, $17-$20. Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road. montshire.org & 802-649-2200.

Newport Historical Museum: Current exhibits include a colonial-era kitchen and a gallery of fine oil paintings by Andre Champollion. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment. Free. 20 Central St. 603-863-1294 or newportnhhistory.org.

Norwich Historical Society: Exhibits focus on Norwich’s past. Wednesday and Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturday in July and August, 10 a.m. to noon and by appointment. Free. 277 Main St. 802-649-0124, info@norwichhistory.org or norwichhistory.org.

The Rev. Dan Foster House in Weathersfield: View exhibits about town history at the home of the Weathersfield Historical Society and museum. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., mid-to-late June through Labor Day, and by appointment. Free. 2656 Weathersfield Center Road. weathersfieldvt.org/historical-society or 802-674-2626.

Royalton Historical Society Museum: View exhibits about the town’s history in three historic buildings: The Royalton Town House built in 1840; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church built in 1836 with a period tracker pipe organ; and the Royalton Center District one-room schoolhouse built in 1844, which features the painted stage curtain from Knight’s Opera House. Open by appointment. Free. 15 Route 110, Royalton Village. 802-763-8567 or jpdumville@yahoo.com.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish: New Hampshire’s only national park features sculpture exhibits, tours of the home, gardens, trails, summer concerts and events. Open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Memorial Day Weekend through Oct. 31. $10. 139 Saint Gaudens Road. 603-675-2175 or nps.gov/saga.

Samuel Morse Museum in Croydon: Historic 1790 home and courtroom of attorney Samuel Morse. Open by appointment, for special events and when the “open” sign is out. 879 Route 10. croydonhistoricalsociety.org or 603-863-1449.

Springfield (Vt.) Art and Historical Society: Includes exhibits about the town’s history. Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., or by appointment. 65 Route 106, North Springfield, Vt. Free. 802-886-7935, springfieldartandhistorical.org or sahs@vermontel.net.

Sunapee Historical Society’s Flanders-Osborne Museum: Artifacts from Sunapee include the pilot house of an old steamship and a tearoom from the Woodbine Cottage restaurant, formerly in Sunapee Harbor. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October. 74 Main St. Visit Sunapee Archives at 542 Route 11 Monday, 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment to see Sunapee history displays. sunapeehistoricalsociety.org, sunapeehistory@gmail.com or 603-763-9872.

Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee: Educational activities, exhibits, scavenger hunts and trails, live raptor programs, turtle time and raptor feeding time. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $16.50 to $19.50; children 3 and under, free. 149 Natures Way. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

Webster Cottage Museum in Hanover: Local furnishings created and preserved by the women who lived in Webster Cottage, photographs and artifacts, many related to Daniel Webster (1782-1852), a resident of the house while he was a Dartmouth College student. Wednesday and Saturday, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., June 1 through Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Free. 32 N. Main St. hanoverhistory.org.

Woodstock History Center: Featured exhibit is “The Wonder Room.” Guided museum tours available. Gift shop, gardens, research library and grounds. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 20 through Oct. 12. Explores the history of Woodstock. Free; donations welcome. 26 Elm St. 802-457-1822 or woodstockhistorycenter.org.

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