Flynn Center for Performing Arts
The Flynn Center offers a variety of performances throughout the year, most often plays and concerts. Must pay for tickets (prices vary depending on show). The Center also provides dance, music, and theatre workshops for youths, teens and adults through the FlynnArts Program. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available to support access to these programs. To apply, indicate the amount you need on the registration form, attach a description of your financial situation, and enclose a 25% nonrefundable deposit to hold your space in the class. Full scholarships are rarely available. However, payment plans are available to anyone who prefers to split up their payments into two or three installments.
Phone:
- Main: (802) 652-4500
- Box office: (802) 863-5966
- Educational Department: (802)-652-4548
Address: 153 Main Street, Burlington
Website: http://www.flynncenter.org/
Interpreter: No
Bus Route: Lakeside Commuter (3) or Pine Street (5)
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
The ECHO center is a science and lake aquarium devoted to teaching youth and families about the natural world. With daily workshops and film screenings, interactive exhibits, a dinosaur dig and a variety of youth camps and programs, ECHO is an engaging and unforgettable experience. For newly arrived refugees, the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Center often has free vouchers for passes to ECHO.
Address: 1 College Street, Burlington
Phone: 802-864-1848
Hours: Monday – Sunday 10am-5pm
Website: http://www.echovermont.org/
Bus Route: FREE College Street Shuttle (11)
The Burlington City Arts Center
The Burlington City Arts Center offers locals the opportunity to look at art exhibits, participate in educational programs, and take classes for youth and adults interested in various forms of art. Check out the website to find out about upcoming events.
Address: 135 Church Street, Burlington
Phone: 802-865-7166
Website: http://www.burlingtoncityarts.org/
Bus Route: Quick walk from Cherry St. Station (all buses)
Fleming Museum
The Fleming Museum is a cultural center offering exhibits for people interested in arts and anthropology. Take a look at the website for an events calendar.
Address: 61 Colchester Avenue, Burlington
Phone: 802-656-0750
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 100am-4pm; Wednesday 10am-7pm; Saturday & Sunday 12pm-4pm; Closed Monday ***Closed June-August, reopening September 6th
Website: http://www.flemingmuseum.org/
Bus Route: FREE College Street Shuttle (11)
The Shelburne Museum
The Shelburne Museum houses a beautiful collection of folk art, quilts, and artifacts, and provides many fun activities for children.
Address: 6000 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802-985-3346
Hours: Monday – Sunday 10am-5pm (May 1 – Oct 31, 2016)
Website: https://shelburnemuseum.org
Bus Route: Shelburne (6) from S. Winooski Avenue at Bank Street
Shelburne Farms
Shelburne Farms is 1,400 acre working farm, with staff dedicated to teaching community members about environmental sustainability. This beautiful location can be enjoyed by people of all ages, as they offer many different events to the community. Check out the website for a list of events.
Address: 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802-985-8686
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Website: http://www.shelburnefarms.org/
Bus Route: No direct bus available (Shelburne bus from S. Winooski Avenue at Bank Street will take passengers within 2 miles of Shelburne Farms, but no closer)