Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium

Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium

The Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium is a combination museum and planetarium located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. It was founded in 1891, by Franklin Fairbanks. The museum and its building are on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Construction on the museum building was started in July 1890, and finished in June 1891. The building features red sandstone and limestone laid in Romanesque style. It was designed by architect Lambert Packard.

Location

1302 Main Street
St Johnsbury, Caledonia County
Vermont, USA

Getting There

The closest public transportation option is the Green Mountain Transit bus system, which provides service to St. Johnsbury from several nearby towns. From the bus station, it is about a 10-15 minute walk to the museum. Additionally, there are several taxi companies in St. Johnsbury that could provide transportation to the museum. It is recommended to check the Green Mountain Transit schedule beforehand to plan your trip accordingly.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Vermont that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.