Self-guided visits
The Hall Art Foundation in Reading, Vermont welcomes visitors to view its program of rotating, temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. Exhibitions are held seasonally, from May through November.
Converted from a former dairy farm, the campus of converted galleries consists of a 19th-century stone farmhouse, three barns, as well as a reception center and cafe. The property’s 5 historic buildings make up approximately 6,000 sq. feet of museum-quality exhibition space. The farmhouse and barns sit next to a waterfall on a tributary of the Black River, and are surrounded by approximately 400 acres of pastures, hayfields and extensive woodland. Outdoor sculptures by world-renowned artists are installed throughout the grounds.
Please check-in at our reception center for your self-guided visit.
Hall Art Foundation
544 VT Route 106
Reading, VT 05062
- Cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance will be refunded in full.
- Our self-guided visits are supplemented with additional information that can be accessed via QR codes installed throughout the exhibitions, free-of-charge. If possible, visitors are encouraged to bring personal smartphones or small tablets, as well as headphones to enhance their experience. A limited number of devices are available for guests who do not already have their own.
- All guests have access to our cafe where refreshments including sandwiches, salads, baked goods, snacks, bottled beverages and coffee are available for purchase.
- Kids are welcome! The rule is: one accompanying adult per child. We ask accompanying adults to ensure that the safety of the artwork is guaranteed, and that consideration is shown for other visitors. Running and romping around is not permitted. We ask accompanying persons to take children under 6 years of age by the hand. Children may not be carried on the back or shoulders. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to prohibit access with baby carriages. Please note that sexual or other potentially disturbing content may be shown in the exhibitions.Childcare is not available.
- All guests are welcome to enjoy our grounds and walking trails. Appropriate footwear is recommended.
- Accessibility: The museum is partially accessible. Free wheelchairs can be reserved and prepared in advance, as well as temporary walkways. Please call or email ahead so that we can prepare for your visit (802 952 1056 or vermont@hallartfoundation.org). Our staff is available to assist as needed. Accessible bathrooms are available. Parts of the outdoor area are not paved and may be challenging or inaccessible.
- Sharp implements, pens, large handbags, backpacks, and other bulky items are prohibited from the galleries.
- Visitors who behave inappropriately will be asked to leave.
- Umbrellas are available if needed.
- No pets, food or drink are permitted in the galleries.
- Smoking is prohibited throughout the property.
- Unless previously approved, photographs and video may only be taken for personal use. Photos may be shared on social media, and guests are invited to use the #hallartfoundation tag. Use of flash photography, tripods, selfie-sticks and telephoto lenses are not allowed.
