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In 1938 its name was revised to the Bennington Historical Museum and Art Gallery to reflect its holdings of artwork, and in 1954 it was renamed the Bennington Museum. The collections have a special focus on Vermont and adjacent areas of New York and Massachusetts.
Tracing its origins to 1852, Bennington Museum is rooted in the region’s colorful past as it moves toward the future in art, history, and innovation. Bennington Museum got its start in 1852 with the incorporation of the Bennington Historical Association.
Mar 20, 2024 · BENNINGTON — Staff members of the Bennington Museum are preparing a comprehensive Grandma Moses exhibition in the renovated and extended first-floor space devoted to her work. Highlighting the new-look gallery will be five Moses paintings recently acquired from the Kallir Research Institute.
Mar 4, 2024 · BENNINGTON — Bennington Museum has begun renovations on the "Grandma Moses" gallery thanks to funds raised from the Museum's winter Gala. From January through March, the Museum is traditionally closed to the public for a winter break.
Aug 2, 2024 · Housed since 1928 in the former St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, the museum’s roots lay in the c.1852 Bennington Historical Association—founded to commemorate a pivotal Revolutionary War battle fought nearby.
Jun 6, 1999 · The Bennington Museum has added a 6,000-square-foot wing; the Old First Church has been extensively renovated; a new community park is in the works, and several inns and restaurants are under new...
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First, some quick observations: It looks as though we’ve been changing like crazy here. We’ve been reinstalling the galleries and rolling out new events. The Festival of Trees has been renamed “The Festival Reimagined” this year.
