Founded in 1987 in Huntington, Vermont, the Birds of Vermont Museum grew from Bob Spear’s belief that lifelike bird carvings could teach beauty, identification, and ecology more effectively than taxidermy. Spear, a Vermont naturalist and master woodcarver, spent decades building the collection that became the museum, aided by family, friends, and charter members. Set within a 100-acre bird sanctuary, it expanded from a single gallery of nesting bird carvings to two floors of exhibits featuring Vermont birds in native habitats, along with other dioramas and species displays. The museum also supports education, outdoor programs, and research, making it both an art museum and a natural history center.

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Richmond, Vermont · USA