quite amazing display and demonstrations--could spend a lot of time there taking in all the information. Historic building on the river. Fascinating local history with far-reaching US history impact.

Ever wonder how the mass production of interchangeable parts was accomplished? The story unfolds in this unique and fascinating museum in Windsor, Vermont. Here you can see the history of the precision machine tool and how they were first developed to make parts for guns all housed in the original 1840's Robbins & Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop.

Wife and I stopped in during a leaf-peeping visit. This was a wonderful surprise. The number of old machines is amazing, and the information displayed for each one was very helpful and educational. There are no barriers or glass covering these displays, which really allows you a close and detailed look. There is a center section that contains machines that... More

There is a large display of big lathes, milling machines, boring machines, etc. which would interest those who work with those kinds of devices. The historical evolution of the machines is well done.

there was an exhibit about making guns for the Civil War. Reading all the letters and paraphenalia of the soldiers made me cry. One of the volunteers tooled up a very small wine glass made of brass. It is well worth visiting.

The American Precision Museum, housed in the old Robbins & Lawrence Armory in Windsor, VT, is a treasure in more ways than one. It is home to the largest collection of machine tools in the country; further, not only machines, but also the products made on them, such as rifles, sewing machines, and typewriters. If you are in the Upper... More

Interesting place and one of a kind showing tool making devices thst among other uses supplied some of the gun making materials for the civil war. Interesting

I love tools, all manner of tools and this was a delight for anyone with a mechanical interest. It is amazing to see the things that helped to bring the world into a different age. It is hard to imagine the people coming up with new and different ways to build and create. I learned so much and marvel at... More

Very interesting artifacts. Building is beautiful. Volunteers were friendly and helpful. One gentleman even made us a few little souvenirs to take home. Probably not for kids but anyone interested in machinery would enjoy a visit.