Bennington MuseumDescriptionMilitary history and historical artifacts consists of the well-known Bennington Flag, thought to be the oldest stars and stripes, uniforms and firearms together with early tools, dolls and toys.
The museum has an huge collection of Bennington pottery, an extensive array of American glass from the 19th to the early 20th century, American paintings and sculpture, and American furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. There is also on exhibit the "Wasp", a 1925 luxury touring car designed and built by Karl Martin in Bennington. The museum features a genealogy and local history library and the Museum Gift Shop offering Vermont-made items, Grandma Moses prints and much more.
Getting thereThe museem is located on 75 Main Street (Route 9), one mile west of the intersection of Routes 7 and 9 in downtown Bennington, Vermont.
Entrance FeeAdmission $8 adults, $7 students/seniors, under 12 free. Family $19.
Operating HoursAllow 1 1/2 hours minimum. The museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Wednesdays (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Year's Day).
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