Vermont Granite Museum, History museum in Barre, Vermont, United States.
The Vermont Granite Museum is housed in a former granite workshop where tools, machinery, and exhibits tell the story of stone cutting and processing. The building itself shows what the working space looked like when granite was actively being shaped and carved.
The building was constructed in 1895 as a working granite shed for the Jones Brothers operation and remained active until 1975. Its transformation into a museum preserved this industrial heritage for future visitors to understand.
The museum keeps records and stories from families of stone workers who built Vermont's industry over many generations. Visitors can see the tools and learn how important this work was to the community.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and features wheelchair access throughout the building. Those with mobility concerns will find the facility designed with accessibility in mind.
The Stone Arts School within the museum teaches traditional stone carving techniques to new students continuing this ancient craft. Visitors can watch artisans at work and see how these specialized skills are passed forward.
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