We thought this place was amazing 5 years ago, so we decided to revisit and see if we still felt the same. Yes, still well worth a full day (10.00- 17.00) to see most of what is on offer here; the story behind some of the collections is great, with highlights being how they transported a hugh side paddle steamer across land to here in the 1950s, the huge U shaped building built to house the 550 ft long 1;12 scale circus parade, and what museum would be complete without a 2 storey 8 room building filled with decoy ducks? Staff were all great to talk to, multi-talented and clearly care for the place a lot.

What an amazing experience! You need to dedicate several hours to walk the grounds and view the exhibits. I don’t think I’ve ever seen quite a collection like this. The on-site tour guides were knowledgeable and passionate about each area. Be sure to take the time to watch the movies inside the ship house. I cannot comprehend what it takes to keep up with this many items, houses, and exhibits. Perfection! A must-see if you’re in the area.

Nice open air museum with great history. It’s great to see all these wonderful buildings and steam ship preserved. On the downside… was rather disappointed in the lack of adult supervision of the school children running all over the place. Especially in the beautiful ship. No supervision at all. The sad part is there were adults there I assume teachers that did nothing. The children we’re running up and down the stairs and the deck as if was a play ground. Very disappointing. I would recommend if you want to enjoy the museum… go after 1pm.

This is a huge museum with about 40 buildings spread out over a huge area. You will definitely get your steps in. When I was there most of the building were open. There were a couple you can only visit by taking a tour at a specific time of the day. Your ticket is good for the day you visit and the next day as well. I got there just before 12 on a beautiful October day and finished up just before 5. The paddle wheeler Ticonderoga is kind of the centerpiece in the middle of the museum. You can go up and see what it was like to cruise on the lake at the turn of the century. Lots of other building depict what life was like in the 19th century. Railroad station, lighthouse, hunt camp, covered bridge. Other have exhibits with regular art, impressionists and the like or folk art, 1 building has a huge collection of weathervanes. There are other buildings that have collections of sleighs and carriages. They have a huge circular barn which has a huge miniature carved circus train exhibit which is really cool. Probably everything here won't be to your liking, but you can certainly find lots of stuff that will tickle your fancy.

While on a bus tour of Vermont, we stopped at the Shelburne Museum for a few hours. This is a large outdoor collection of buildings which feature art exhibits and various collectables. We arrived shortly after the museum opened for the day. In the three hours we were there, we covered about 1/3 of it. We loved touring the Steamship Ticonderoga and learning how the shipped was moved overland to the place it now sits. Other highlights for us were the Electra Havemeyer Webb Memorial Building which featured art from Monet and Rembrandt, the Horseshoe Barn, the Jail, and the Apothecary Shop. We ate a quick lunch at the Weathervane Cafe which had good food but the prices were high. I would suggest planning on at least half a day or more if you can. I want to go back when I can take the time to really look over these buildings and exhibits.

We came for their winter nights light show during the holidays! It was beautiful! Loved seeing their entire museum decorated in beautiful holiday lights. The steamboat was stunning with all the lights. It was nice to walk around and see all the lights. PLEASE add some lights in the parking field for night shows however- it was impossible to find our car in the pitch dark with a fully packed lot. There was no numbers or markings so when we left we were lost in a sea of cars in the pitch dark.

We had heard great things about Shelburne Museum and it did not disappoint. There is so much to see and such diversity of collections. We were mostly interested in the Ticonderoga, which was impressive. We managed to get through most buildings, but not all, and certainly not in any level of detail. It would take many visits to truly appreciate everything but we enjoyed it all. I personally was impressed with the collection if stage coaches. Who knew there were so many designs??? Definitely worth the visit. You do get two days with your tickets. The cafe was good and all the staff were friendly and helpful.

This is a massive campus with many buildings. Most buildings are wheelchair accessible. There is also a shuttle that drops you at various locations. There is a good amount of walking involved so keep this in mind. We spent three hours there and still hadn't seen everything. Younger children may become overwhelmed. Admission is good for two consecutive days. If you're able to take advantage, that would be a good idea. Or you could steel yourself for a half-day of exploring. We felt the cafe was overpriced so we skipped a meal there. The gift shop has varied gifts at varied prices. We had an enjoyable afternoon and will visit again soon.

The museum is magnificent. It took two days and we still couldn't cover it all. By the way, your pass allows you to return the next day at no charge to finish your tour. The tour of the USS Ticonderoga was itself worth the entry charge. I never saw so much variety in one place. The collection was amazing and displayed so well. It's a large place but there's a shuttle to take you around. The guides were excellent and ready to answer any questions. It's one thing to see photos or drawings of items from the old days, but to see it all up close for real is quite a treat and makes it "real". I enjoyed seeing how people travelled by carriage and stage coach. The impressive circus displays brought back old memories. The USS Ticonderoga leaves me speechless. The train and walking through the cars was impressive; the attention to detail there is something sorely missing today. If you do only one thing, visit this museum.

This is a wonderful place to spend the day. Fascinating historical buildings, memorabilia, decorative arts. The gardens are beautiful. The docents in each building were highly knowledgeable and very engaging. Your ticket is good for 2 days, and we loved it so much, we did go back for a second day because you can't see it all in one. There was a great play room for kids, too.