Vermont Granite Museum

The Vermont Granite Museum, located in Barre, Vermont, is dedicated to the rich history of the granite quarrying and processing industry that has been vital to the local economy since the late 19th century. Housed in the historic Jones Brothers Granite Shed, built in 1895 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum offers tours from June to October and features the Stone Arts School, where aspiring sculptors can learn both traditional and modern granite-working techniques. Visitors can explore the significance of granite in Barre's heritage and witness the transformation of raw stone into artistic creations.