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"The number of artists who live in town or nearby is impressive, and they range across styles and disciplines."
— Vermont Life
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In St. Johnsbury, you'll find a town that pulls more than its weight when it comes to the sheer number and diversity of artistic and cultural attractions and events. Scroll down to find profiles of our many museums, galleries, lecture series, and more.
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Dog Mountain

143 Parks Rd.
(800) 449-2580
Home to the Stephen Huneck Art Gallery, this 150-acre bucolic dog park on a mountaintop welcomes dogs of "all breeds and all creeds," with the world's one and only Dog Chapel! The views are not to be missed.
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​​St. Johnsbury Athenaeum

1171 Main St.
(802) 748-8291
Nonprofit public library and art gallery, founded in 1871. The gallery is a jewel box of Hudson River School masterpieces, including Albert Bierstadt's epic "Domes of the Yosemite." The library hosts frequent lectures on the humanities, author events, children's story time, and offers full library services.
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Maple Grove Sugar House Museum

1052 Portland St.
(802) 748-5141
Learn about Maple Grove Farms of Vermont and the George C. Cary, the company and man that made this town the "Maple Center of the World." Today, the factory is still among the largest packagers of maple products in the world. At the on-site museum and gift shop, taste all grades of pure maple syrup, enjoy maple cremes (in season), and watch videos covering the history of the plant, and the sugaring process.
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Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium

 1302 Main St.
(802) 748-2372
A cabinet-of-curiosities style natural history museum founded in 1889, featuring permanent and rotating collections and hands-on STEM learning. The museum houses Vermont's only public planetarium, with daily shows of the cosmos. The museum is also home to the "Eye on the Sky" weather forecast, heard daily on Vermont Public radio.
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​St. J History & Heritage Museum

 421 Summer St.
(802) 424-1090
Learn about the rich history of St. Johnsbury with collections and programs that interpret and celebrate 300 years of the town's history and traditions.
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Backroom Gallery at Artisans Guild

17 Eastern Ave.
(802) 748-9511
Located inside the Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild shop, Vermont's talented artists and crafts folk exhibit their work in curated one-person and collaborative shows. 
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Kingdom Recovery Center, Childhood Home of "Dr. Bob"

297 Summer St.
​(802) 751-8520
The Kingdom Recovery Center is located in the childhood home of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founded "Dr. Bob", Robert Holbrook Smith. KRC has restored Dr. Bob's childhood bedroom and provides tours to visitors interested in learning about the history of the co-founder and the organization, in addition to providing recovery services and support on-site.
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Catamount Film & Arts

 115 Eastern Ave.
(802) 748-2600
Full-service arts center that offers foreign and independent films, contemporary arts exhibitions in two galleries, live performances, children's programming, and a regional box office for more than 40 organizations.
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​​​Clay'n Around Pottery Studio

 443 Railroad St.
(802) 829-2081​
Stop in and create with clay! Pottery Painting, Friday Date Night, Wednesday Afterschool Clay Art (ages 7+), wheel classes, parties, private lessons, memberships, and more.
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JayLyn Public Art Tour

Visit the JayLyn Art Tour on your mobile device for a map that will lead you to over 25 publicly-accessible artworks in St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville, with descriptions of each piece and the artists who made them.
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Star Theatre

17 Eastern Ave.
(802) 748-9511
First-run, 4-screen movie theater in downtown St. J. Daily matinees and evening showings, and delicious popcorn that can be topped with local Cabot Creamery butter! You can also purchase shakes or ice cream sundaes at the next-door YUMMIES @ The Star to enjoy while you enjoy the show.
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But, wait... there's more!

St. Johnsbury is home to several performing arts, lecture, and exhibition series. Click below to find details for the KCP Presents series, St. J Art on the Street, NEK Classical Series, Art & Culture Lecture Series at the St. Johnsbury Atheneum, and much, much, more.
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  • play
    • Arts & Culture
    • Recreation >
      • Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
    • 48 Hours in St. J - Summer
    • Scavenger Hunt
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  • Calendar
    • Signature Events
  • News
  • About
    • Contact
    • Who We Are
    • Business Resources >
      • Business Workshop Series
    • Support Our Work