| The Henry Sheldon Museum's collection is displayed in the rooms of The Judd-Harris House, built in 1829 by the marble merchant Eben Judd and his son-in-law Lebbeus Harris.
Henry Sheldon devoted thirty years of his life to collecting, documenting, and preserving objects, photographs and written records of Vermont, and more particularly of everyday life in Middlebury and Addison County. Although at the time of his death in 1907 the Museum was crowded with objects and documents, he was meticulous in labeling the origins of objects, maintaining inventories and descriptions, and recording stories about many of the artifacts.
 The collections reveal much about the social customs, business and political life and interests of Addison County residents in the late 18th and 19th centuries. The Museum has a strong collection of furniture, particularly those whose provenance is Vermont and Addison County; portraits and paintings of Addison County residents and scenes; household objects; personal artifacts; textiles; and clothing. They are displayed in room settings, with changing themes, in the Judd-Harris House.
The Judd-Harris House is open year round for tours. Visitors will learn about the region's settlement, industries, natural resources, and inhabitants, as they view the fine collection of furniture, art and artifacts. During the holiday season, A Glimpse of Christmas Past features period themes and decorations throughout the beautiful 1829 house. Browse through the museum's charming shop or enjoy a picnic in our garden. Changing exhibits in the Walter Cerf Gallery are also open to visitors.
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One of Vermont’s premier collections of furniture, paintings, documents
The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History