Ethan Allen Homestead Museum

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum: A Glimpse into Vermont's History

The Legacy of Ethan Allen

Revolutionary War veteran and Vermont founding father Ethan Allen built a small home in Burlington in 1787. This piece of local history is preserved at the city's Ethan Allen Homestead Museum. The restored Allen House is a centerpiece of the museum grounds.

The Museum Grounds

The main museum building is a converted 1930s barn housing a gift shop, permanent installations, and a recreated 18th-century tavern. Within the main museum, you'll find exhibits on Abenaki culture and the Green Mountain Boys militia led by Allen. The museum also hosts a monthly lecture series covering topics from Vermont and early American history, gardening, artisanal crafts, to Abenaki culture.

It's worth noting that the Vermont-founded furniture brand Ethan Allen was named in honor of this American legend.

Visitor Experience

Recent visitors have noted they spent more time exploring the grounds than the museum itself. The grounds feature a recreated 18th-century garden, an Abenaki village named Negôni Alnôbaakik, and 4 miles of walking trails through wetlands and riverside habitat.

Planning Your Visit

The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum is open from May through October, daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is priced at $15 for adults, $7 for youth aged 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Tours of the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum are available four times daily during the season. For more information about the museum and tour times, you can visit their website.

The surrounding Ethan Allen Homestead Park is free and open year-round. It features community gardens and over 4 miles of trails, popular with walkers and runners.