St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, St. Johnsbury
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Facts and practical information
The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, is a combined library and art gallery. The building in which it is housed is architecturally and historically significant because of its construction. The Athenaeum is also noted for the American landscape paintings and books in its collection and its having been funded by Horace Fairbanks, manufacturer of the world's first platform scale. The art collection contains a number of Hudson River School paintings. This building retains a strong Victorian flavor of the 19th century. ()
Established: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 44°25'6"N, 72°1'16"W
Day trips
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury History & Heritage Center, St. Johnsbury Federal Fish Culture Station, Railroad Street Historic District.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is St. Johnsbury Athenaeum open?
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum is open:
- Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Thursday 2 pm - 7 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to St. Johnsbury Athenaeum?
Nearby attractions include St. Johnsbury Main Street Historic District, St. Johnsbury (1 min walk), Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury (4 min walk), St. Johnsbury Historic District, St. Johnsbury (5 min walk), St. Johnsbury History & Heritage Center, St. Johnsbury (6 min walk).
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