Explore the University of Vermont's Fleming Museum — a hidden gem housing world-class ancient, European, and American collections — with a private curator-led tour of the hilltop campus. Intellectual luxury in a collegiate New England setting.
What to expect
A private guide meets you at the museum's grand portico and leads you through galleries spanning ancient Egyptian artefacts, Old Masters drawings, 19th-century American landscapes, and contemporary Vermont artists. The curator's commentary is scholarly yet deeply engaging, revealing acquisition stories and conservation secrets behind the works. Between galleries, a stroll across the handsome UVM campus offers sweeping views over Burlington's rooftops to Lake Champlain. The experience concludes on Church Street for optional exploration of the Marketplace.
Good to know
The Fleming Museum is a 15-minute walk or short taxi ride from the waterfront. Open Tuesday–Sunday; confirm hours for your port day. Pre-arrange private tours directly with the museum's education department via the website. Allow 2–2.5 hours. Combine with Church Street Marketplace for a perfect half-day cultural itinerary.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Burlington — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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