Reviews of Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium (Museum)

Kyle Minns

I have been to museums all over the country, this is one of my top five favorets. It is small but it packs alot in...

Adrian Bell

A wonderful museum with an assortment of natural history and space science. Includes a live bee hive display, butterfly garden, and planetarium shows. Would definitely go again. Around $12 for an adult and $8 dollars for students and kids not from the area.

James Araujo

Impressive assortment of taxidermied mammals, reptiles, and birds on the main hall. A separate section features interactive science experiments fun for kids and adults. The second floor of their main hall features a varied collection of cultural pieces.

Mia McDonald

Amazing. I got to view all the curiosities as the kids played near enough for me to keep watch. Lovely displays and classic fun.

Heather Kenyon-Haff

Great little museum with eclectic collection. New exhibits just unveiled. Recommended although quite small.

Rob Horn

The Fairbanks Museum far exceeded my expectations. The images of the museum don't do justice to the displays. There are many interesting areas of the museum and their collection is impressive. There is a hands on area for the kids and the planetarium show shouldn't be missed. The host of the show Bobby was entertaining and insightful. Overall my family had a terrific experience.

Montana Forcier

Favorite place in the world as a kid growing up in the area! So many nature education programs and such great people!

Aaron Thurston

Echoing many 5 star reviews. Awesome and we’ll worth the cost. Hidden gem. Surprising composition for a seemingly small building. Very kid friendly. Our 2 1/2yo son had a great time. We had a blast!

Patrick Salois

Hidden gem in this small town...

Lena Poulin

Great for play for 3+

Oliver Ames

This is the #1 Natural History museum in Vermont. Everyone is dedicated to what they do, the displays are fantastic, and the planetarium show is well worth the extra few dollars. Great for kids and adults alike.

Garth Leach

The Fairbanks Museum is home to a fine collection of natural history, as well as the state's only planetarium. There is is always something new to see and the building itself is amazing.

Jaime DeVita

Great museum space with so much to look at and learn. Hands-on exhibits and live looks at butterflies and bees. The planetarium show was excellent, we went to the one with the live host who was professional yet entertaining, who didn’t overwhelm us with information but went deep enough into explanations that it taught this amateur stargazer new things. Very pleased with this visit! Will probably plan a trip to return if I have the time!

Ryan

Really cool way to spend the day in St. Johnsbury. Even if you aren't into museums, you'll be into this one.

frédérik lavoie

Pour les enfants il y a plein de zone de tests laboratoires. 5 ans et plus. Le planetarium est fantastique. Vidéo du ciel et super guide sur place. Ce n est pas grandiose, mais c est très divertissant. Prévoir 1h30 pour faire le tour + 30 minute de vidéo au planétarium.

J. Simone Posner

Nice diverse selection of industrial, scientific & natural phenomena under one roof!

E Skrupz

We came a few minutes late to the planetarium show and we were the only people there but the guy did the show anyways! I’m so happy he did because we got such a personal great experience in the planetarium. Very funny and informative. I’ll be looking for the North Star!

Kelvin Kuang

awesome............................

Scott Anderson

A MUST visit. Great place to take the kids. Lots of interactive displays to entertain them for hours. The pieces in the original museum were very interesting. The highlight of the visit was the planetarium. The presentation was very compelling and the presenter was very enthusiastic and passionate.

Christian DeVries

Lots to see and read. Some kid experiments and things to play with. Also some dinosaur and fossil stuff that my 7 year old loved. I would've given it 5 stars, but not as kid friendly as possible. Beautiful butterfly exhibit.

Darren Overby

At first I thought $9 for a small town museum was a bit expensive. Boy was I wrong. The museum is small but it's world class. They have managed to acquire priceless amazing exhibits from all over the world. Part science, part history, part archeology, part nature this museum has it all with a small town friendly feel.

Jeremiah Andrews

Lots of fun

Joshua Tetreault

Drove 2 hours thinking what ever! Got there and was very impressed! Wish the visit and the drive

Daniel Middleton

Visited here as a side trip while staying near Lake Willoughby. Although it is not a very large museum, my kids and I spent about 2.5 hours. Large selection of taxidermy. They have a nice section of interactive hands-on displays. We also visited the planetarium. The man that did the presentation was very entertaining.

Chad Johnson

The kids loved it here. The planetarium was great. There were so many exhibits and things to check out, they could have spent...a whole day here.

Hanna Bechtle

Visiting is a must when in the area. The staff was very friendly and happily willing to answer any question. Very cool and amazing collection!

Christopher Walsh

Great place to spend some one on one time with my son. We both enjoyed it very much.

Susan Peters Russell

This museum is free for local residents and moderately priced for anyone from out of town. Interesting exhibits, fun gift shop, and a planetarium at certain times of the year. There are special programs in the summer that are geared for children and a play space out back but is often filled with interesting exhibits or animals.

Bruno Goosse

(Translated by Google) Splendid museum having preserved a deliciously obsolete museography reflecting at best what could be the passion of a collector traveler passionate about nature and cultures at the end of the 19 th century. A very beautiful discovery. Above all, do not change the presentation. (Original) Splendide musée ayant conservé une muséographie délicieusement désuète reflétant au mieux ce que pouvait être la passion d'un voyageur collectionneur passionné par la nature et les cultures à la fin du 19 e. Une très belle découverte. Surtout, ne changez pas la présentation.

Mr. Moyet

I bring my child here often. So much to explore. Only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars is the planetarium does not do too many viewings throughout the day.

Nathaniel Todd

I have been to Fairbanks many times throughout my childhood and have very fond memories. A nice, informative, engaging museum. Of course, the planetarium is also fantastic.

Jonathan Mawdsley

Amazing museum with a wide range of exhibits- truly something for everyone!

Jonny D

Not easily stroller accessable, especially to the 2nd level. Kids enjoyed the hands-on area (even this big kid). Not all displays had information displayed.

Maurice Guertin

Incredible! It would take a weekend to see everything

Brittney Morris

Great place to bring young children. It has tons of interesting exhibits.

John De Block

You can never allow enough time to look at everything! Totally enjoyed the time we did have though!

Carol Callanan

My grandchildren and children have always loved it here.

Powdered Toastman

I went there this summer and it was amazing. They had a whole section for you to experiment with different Hong things. I also liked their butterfly house because the butterflies had a large enclosure with many plants. The planetarium was great and I learned stuff about the night sky.

Robert Bunnell

It sucks

Ckretsauce

it is awsome

D&K Vending

great place. my family had a great time here we would go back in a heart beat