The Collections
The Pember Museum collections are a wonderful example of the biodiversity of the area 100 years ago, and also include specimens from around the world.
There are over 7,000 objects in the collections of the Pember Museum, covering a wide variety of natural history subjects. Nearly 80% of the collections are on display. Specimens include vertebrate (birds, mammals, and reptiles) and invertebrate animals (insects, arachnids and sea life), rocks and minerals, fossils, some anthropological and historical materials, and a herbarium (dried plant specimens).
NEWS
Mad Scientist Club -ages 6-11
Read it and Eat Book Club 2026
Holiday hours
New Exhibit!
On November 8, Kathye McCarthy donated an oil painting of a snowshoe hare to the museum. It’s not just any painting, but one that Roy Egg created of a mount we loan to educators and artists! We are excited to showcase this exquisite piece sitting next to the varying hare.
For those who don’t know Roy Egg (Leroy Horne), you can read an article the Rutland Herald wrote about him (2006/2018) – But is it art? Please note that his shop is no longer open.
President George Bush and First Lady Laura Bush hosted Roy at the White House to award his prize-winning painted egg that is archived in the White House Gallery. You can view Roy’s egg here – George W. Bush Whitehouse Archives
Building a Healthier Community
Comfort Food Community (CFC) will host an engaging program at the Pember Library on Thursday, October 30 beginning at 5:00 pm to introduce attendees to the organization’s mission and services that support local families.The presentation will highlight how CFC addresses food insecurity, strengthens the local food system, and connects neighbors to resources.
Following the overview, staff will lead a healthy food demonstration, showcasing a simple, nutritious recipe that can be easily recreated at home. Participants will leave with practical tips, new food knowledge, and a stronger understanding of how CFC works to build a healthier community.
Closed Saturday, October 11, 2025
Mad Scientist Program
Tuesdays at 330- 4:30 
Young Explorers
This Thursday, September 25, Young Explorers will be returning. Join us for our after-school study featuring the plants & animals of the Pember Nature Preserve. Participants, 1st grade and up will enjoy hands-on learning, playing educational games and creating nature-inspired art. The first class is an introduction to what we are all about.
We will meet in the library from 3:30-4:30.
We are full and not taking any more registrations. If you’d like to be put on the waiting list in case of a drop out, please call the museum at 518-642-1515 or use Facebook messaging.