Diverse & eclectic museum of art, design & Americana. 39 exhibition buildings on 45 acres. Shelburne, Vermont, USA 45 acres, 39 buildings, 22 gardens, over 100,000 items in the collection. A steamboat, carousel, stellar special exhibitions, and more. Mission: To broaden our audience, engage their curiosity, and give them an extraordinary Museum experience. Vision: We envision Shelburne Museum as a nationally significant institution that is intellectually vibrant, seeking to provide visitors with stimulating experiences reflecting the highest standards of scholarship and the intelligence, whimsy, and courage of Electra Havemeyer Webb, our founder.