Exhibits

Special Exhibitions: Coming May 2025!


Permanent Exhibits:

The Sheldon Museum has a permanent collection of 19th and 20th century Vermont furniture, paintings, and household objects. They are exhibited in the elegant Federal house built in 1829 by marble merchants Eben Judd and Lebbeus Harris. Changing special exhibits are on view in the Cerf Gallery and the Adèle Eells Pierce Gallery. These two galleries showcase temporary exhibits and also serve as a venue for gallery talks, school programs and special events.

Adèle Eells Pierce Gallery 

The Adèle Eells Pierce Gallery was dedicated in 2015 to recognize Honorary Sheldon Trustee Adèle Pierce. Adèle has been active at the Sheldon Museum since 1983, as its first shop manager, and later trustee and volunteer. She was chair of the committee for the Sheldon’s first Pops Concert in 1992 and continues to assist with that important fundraising event today. The Pierce Gallery features temporary history and art exhibits throughout the year.

Walter Cerf Gallery

Built in 1991 through the generosity of art dealer and philanthropist Walter Cerf, the Cerf Gallery has become a hub of public activity at the Museum. A varied exhibition schedule features history and art exhibits, including contemporary Vermont artists and craftspeople. The Gallery also serves as a public venue for gallery talks, school programs and special events.