Welcome to the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
Just north of downtown Burlington, the Ethan Allen Homestead marks the last residence of Ethan Allen, hero of the American Revolution and key founder of Vermont. In addition to the historic 1785 Allen house, the museum operates as a cultural center celebrating the history of all who have called the Intervale area home over the centuries.
“There is an original something in him that commands attention.”
George Washington, of Ethan Allen in 1778
Hours
We are open daily May thru October from 10 am to 4 pm.
Tours
Daily tours start at 10:20 am, 11:40 am, 1:10 pm, and 2:40 pm.
Location
1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, VT 05408
⮕ Know Before You Go
We suggest visitors arrive 30 minutes before the tour starts to get tickets and view a short intro film.
The historic Allen House is open only for guided tours.
Ethan Allen Homestead Park (where the Museum is located) is owned and operated by the Winooski Valley Park District. The park grounds are free and open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk.
Upcoming Events
April 19, 2:00-3:00 pm: New Volunteer Orientation. Registration required. Email Angie at director@ethanallenhomestead.org to attend. We need volunteers for Front Desk Greeter!
April 27, 2:00-3:00 pm: Free Monthly Lecture. “Vermont’s Ira Allen: A Hard Founding Father to Love” by Kevin Graffagnino. Located at the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum.
May 1, 10:00am-4:00pm: Opening Day of 2025 season! The museum will be open daily until October 31, when it will close for the year.
May 10, 10:00-4:00 pm: Green Mountain Boys Day! Free admission for Vermont Residents. This is the 250th Anniversary of the Green Mountain Boys taking of Fort Ticonderoga in the Revolutionary War, led by Colonel Ethan Allen.
May 25, 2:00-3:00 pm: Free Monthly Lecture. “The Anti-Masonic Period in Vermont 1825-1860” by Robert Grandchamp.
May 24-25, 10:00 am-4:00 pm on Saturday & 2:00 pm on Sunday: Revolutionary War militia reenactment. With Whitcomb’s Rangers.
About the Park
The Museum is located in Ethan Allen Homestead Park, a public park operated by the Winooski Valley Park District. Inquiries about trail conditions, shelter rentals, and other use of the property should be directed to the Winooski Valley Park District.
The park is also home to Alnôbaiwi, a non-profit dedicated to preserving Vermont Abenaki cultural heritage. The Museum and Alnôbaiwi frequently partner in cultural and historical programming, such as the recreated mid-19th century Abenaki hunting village a stone’s throw from the Allen House.
Support the Museum
We rely on donations to maintain the Allen House and offer public programming to the community.