Robert Hull Fleming Museum Museum

University art museum featuring regional and global art

On the University of Vermont campus, the Robert Hull Fleming Museum presents regional art, archaeological artifacts and rotating exhibitions used by students and visitors exploring Burlington's cultural life.

Robert Hull Fleming Museum at a Glance#

Address: 61 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05405, United States

Website: https://www.uvm.edu/fleming

Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm (check for seasonal changes)

Admission: Free (admission may vary for special exhibitions)

About Robert Hull Fleming Museum#

The Robert Hull Fleming Museum is an art and anthropology museum on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington. It houses collections of fine art and cultural artifacts used for research, teaching and public exhibitions.

Collections span Native American, African, Oceanic and European works alongside archaeological material and modern art, shown through permanent displays and temporary exhibitions. The museum functions as an educational resource for students and the public, hosting talks and outreach activities.

The museum developed as the university’s principal museum and cultural collection, growing through donations and institutional acquisitions to support campus teaching and scholarship.

Located on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington, Vermont, the museum sits near the campus core and is accessible from downtown Burlington and Lake Champlain.

  • University museum: Located on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington, serving as the university’s museum with rotating exhibitions and educational programming for the public.

How to Get to Robert Hull Fleming Museum#

From Burlington’s Church Street core, it’s about a 10-15 minute walk northwest along College Street/Colchester Avenue to 61 Colchester Ave. By car, parking is available on campus; use local signage for visitor parking. The museum is also reachable by CCTA local buses.

Tips for Visiting Robert Hull Fleming Museum#

  • Check the University of Vermont / Fleming Museum website before visiting for temporary exhibition schedules and guided tours.
  • Allow time for the Native American and early American collections - they include surprising objects from New England's history.
  • The museum is on the UVM campus; combine a visit with a walk along the nearby Church Street Marketplace for food and coffee.

Best Time to Visit Robert Hull Fleming Museum#

Visit year-round; weekdays outside university term breaks tend to be least crowded.

Spring
April-June · 30-65°F (-1-18°C)
Campus life resumes and galleries are quiet midweek. Good time to combine museum visits with blooming landscapes.
Fall
September-November · 35-60°F (2-16°C)
Vermont's foliage season makes Burlington especially pretty; museum visits are comfortable and uncrowded.
Winter
December-February · 0-30°F (-18--1°C)
Indoor cultural options are welcome; dress warmly for transit between campus buildings.

Weather & Climate near Robert Hull Fleming Museum#

Climate

Robert Hull Fleming Museum's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (893 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -13° - -2° -13° 52 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
February - -12° - -1° -11° 42 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
March - -6° - 4° -5° 58 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
April - 1° - 12° 4° 72 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
May - 7° - 20° 13° 81 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
June - 13° - 25° 19° 87 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
July - 16° - 28° 22° 94 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
August - 15° - 26° 20° 102 mm - - 2.1 m/s - -
September - 10° - 21° 16° 92 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
October - 4° - 14° 8° 78 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
November - -1° - 7° 0° 77 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
December - -8° - 1° -8° 58 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -