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Mission

The mission of the Birds of Vermont Museum is to provide education, to nurture an appreciation of the environment, and to study birds and their habitats using woodcarvings and other museum resources.

About Us

The Birds of Vermont Museum is a delightful place where visitors can learn about birds and their roles in the earth's ecosystems.

A private, non-profit organization, the Museum features over 500 carved wooden birds, representing 259 species. Here, natural history meets art.

The woodcarvings depict Vermont's nesting species in their natural habitats as well as North America's endangered and extinct species.

Support the Museum

Membership
Renew yours, become a new member, or give a gift membership to a bird-loving friend or family member. Use our online membership form (PDF).

Make a financial donation

You can also call (802) 434-2167 with your credit card info, or send a check in any amount at any time to

Birds of Vermont Museum
900 Sherman Hollow Road
Huntington, Vermont 05462

Volunteer with us
Opportunities abound! Our Volunteer page has more info.

Bird Conservation Choices
Use your everyday choices, from the coffee you choose to the laws you enact, to create a world better for birds.

THANK YOU

Visit the Carvings and More

The Museum's displays, the surrounding 100 acre bird sanctuary/nature preserve, and the bird viewing window offer visitors a unique opportunity to see and study birds that will not fly away!

The birds are carved by Robert Spear, Jr., a native Vermonter, who is one of Vermont's foremost naturalists and woodcarvers. Additional birds have been carved by Ingrid Rhind and Dick Allen. New carvings are added as we expand exhibits each year. The mural backgrounds to both Fall and Spring Migration Dioramas, as well as several other murals throughout the museum, were painted by Vermont artist Libby Davidson.

Curious what we’re up to right now? Take a quick virtual visit here on our site, read our blog, become a fan on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

A Milestone Reached: 25th Anniversary and 500 birds

This year, 2012, is our 25th Anniversary! In addition to reaching the 500-bird milestone, we have lots of terrific activities all year. Check out the current list, and stay tuned for updates. Come visit when you can (and remember, members come as often as they like without paying admission fees)!

Several picnic spots with tables are available at the Museum, just outside the front door and at a nearby pond, a short walk away. Each year between 4000-5000 adults and children visit the Museum. Audubon Vermont is located just down the road from the Museum, convenient for combined visits.

Current Openings

The Birds of Vermont Museum seeks to fill 2 positions for the 2012 season.

• Education Intern: Assist museum staff with visitors, school groups, exhibits, trails, and education support. Rolling start dates. Great for students in environmental education, museum programs, arts, and ornithology.
  Full description: PDF
  More about interning with us: Internship page
• Communications Intern: Assist museum staff in outreach, press releases, newsletter, and event and membership tasks. Rolling start dates. Ideal for those interested in development, nonprofits, graphics arts, social media, and journalism.
  Full description: PDF
  More about interning with us: Internship page