Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Contemporary art museum in Brattleboro, Vermont.
The Brattleboro Museum and Art Center is an art museum located in downtown Brattleboro that focuses on contemporary work. The building houses several gallery spaces where changing exhibitions present pieces from both local and international artists.
The building was constructed in 1915 as a train station serving both the Central Vermont and Boston and Maine railroad lines. It was converted into the museum in 1972, transforming the historic structure for a new public purpose.
The museum hosts rotating presentations by artists working in diverse styles and mediums that reflect current creative approaches. These exhibitions shape how the local community engages with contemporary artistic practice.
Access to the building is available Wednesday through Sunday, with extended viewing opportunities during the monthly Gallery Walk on the first Friday of each month. Plan time to move through the galleries at your own pace.
The original train station waiting room from 1915 remains intact on the lower level, preserving its historic layout and character. Seeing this space offers visitors a glimpse into how the building functioned in its early years.
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