American Precision Museum, Technology museum in Windsor, Vermont, United States.
The American Precision Museum in Windsor is a technology museum housing machine tools, industrial equipment, firearms, sewing machines, and typewriters from different eras. The collection spans more than a century of manufacturing advancement and is displayed inside a historic former armory.
The building began as a factory in 1846 where Robbins & Lawrence first manufactured interchangeable machine parts in America, creating a new industry. This breakthrough changed how factories operated and established the foundation for modern industrial production.
The museum reveals how precision manufacturing became central to American work and daily life, showing visitors how craftspeople and factory workers relied on these tools. The exhibits help you understand the connection between skilled trades and industrial progress.
The museum operates daily from May through October and offers limited winter weekday hours, so check ahead for your visit. Plan to spend several hours exploring the extensive collection and taking a guided tour if available.
The museum houses one of North America's largest collections of precision machinery from the early industrial period, with many tools still operational. Visitors occasionally get to see some of these machines demonstrated in working action.
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