Southern Vermont Natural History Museum

Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
Route 9, Hogback Mountain, Marlboro, Vermont 05344
802/464-0048

The mission of the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum is to foster an interest in nature,
the environment, and the natural sciences through exhibition, research, and educational activities.
Our goal is to provide an unforgettable experience to our visitors.

The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum was founded in 1996
Vermont Museum of Natural History
A small, but fast growing organization, the Museum has over 200 members.
The staff consists of the executive director, Edward Metcalfe, the assistant director Jason Saltman,
as well as several volunteers.

Our natural history collection includes over 600 native New England birds and mammals in 150 small dioramas, one of the largest collections of its type in the Northeast.

These wild animal specimens were collected by Luman Ranger Nelson between 1900 and 1962 with most of the collection obtained during the 1920's and 1930's.

We offer an exciting display of non-releasable live hawks and owls.

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The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum is
located on the top of Hogback Mountain in Marlboro,
Vermont, the southern foothills of the scenic
Green Mountains.

Perched on an overlook with views
into Massachusetts and New Hampshire,
on a clear day the horizon is 100 miles away.

100-mile views of Massachusettes and New Hampshire

Enjoy our wildflower exhibit summer and fall.

Enjoy a hike up nearby Mt. Olga for a breathtaking
view of the northern New England Mountains.

The Hogback Mountain Gift Shop and the
Skyline Restaurant are located next door.

Learn about Vermont wetland inhabitants
through our amphibian and reptile exhibit

See unusual specimens including albino
mammals and extinct birds.

The museum publishes a natural history
newsletter and offers various free
programs to community members.

© 2003 Southern Vermont Natural History Museum