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4367 Main St ., Manchester , VT 802-362-1560 fascinating morning of artistic immersion . The time has come to treat yourself to a tour of Shelburne ’ s preeminent galleries and museums !
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No Shelburne vacation is complete without a trip to Shelburne Museum . Located in the heart of Shelburne on Shelburne Road , this splendid museum hosts remarkable permanent and rotating exhibits , which are housed throughout 39 distinct structures on a pristine 45-acre plot of land . The wide-spanning permanent exhibits at the Shelburne Museum feature compelling highlights from their collection of more than 100,000 artworks and artifacts , which include American folk art pieces , French Impressionist paintings , and an extensive collection of duck decoys , historic Vermont firearms , toys , automata , dollhouses , circus memorabilia , antique horse-drawn vehicles , textiles , and decorative art pieces . The Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education is a wonderful first stop for visiting guests . Designed by the award-winning Boston-based architectural firm Ann Beha Architects , The Pizzagilli Center is home to two expansive and modern galleries and a 130-seat auditorium , which are connected by a lofty central space . It serves as a vibrant regional center for the arts , and hosts lectures , musical and artistic events , films , and more . The Dorset House contains a world-renowned collection of wildfowl decoys , and the Electra Havenmeyer Webb Memorial Building boasts an incredible selection of impressionist artworks . The art is displayed in a well-appointed gallery space , which features a furniture suite designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany . The Shelburne Museum Grounds are also home to the astounding Locomotive No . 220 and Grand Isle Private Rail Car , which hold immense historical significance . The No . 220 was the last coal-burning ten-wheel train that was used on the Central Vermont Railway , and the Grand Isle Private Rail Car was built in the early 1890s and later presented to Vermont ’ s Governor . The opulent railcar is outfitted with mahogany panels and offers visitors a firsthand look at the ostentatious and stylish manner in which powerful dignitaries traveled in centuries past . The Round Barn is a standout structure on the Shelburne Museum ’ s grounds that hosts special exhibitions and an impressive selection of horse-drawn carriages . The
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