Admits up to two adults and two children under 18 years of age, free of charge, and offers 10% off in the museum’s gift shop. Information regarding days and hours is available on the Visit page.

The American Precision Museum in Windsor, Vermont, is housed in the historic 1846 Robbins & Lawrence Armory—the birthplace of precision interchangeable parts in the U.S. and a National Historic Landmark. As the nation’s premier repository of 19th-century machine tools, the museum holds the largest collection of historically significant automated machinery, including early lathes, milling machines, sewing devices, firearms, and typewriters. Its centerpiece exhibit, Shaping America: Machines and Machinists at Work, takes visitors through the rise of Precision Valley and the transformative “American System” of manufacturing, spotlighting both machines and the people behind them.

Day visitors can immerse themselves in interactive experiences at the Innovation Station, where historic tools operate alongside modern CNC, 3D printing, and robotics demos. Special events, such as Windsor Day and family maker workshops, offer hands-on STEM-M activities—from waterwheel builds to robot battles—often with free admission. Self-guided tours are supported by staff-led demo sessions year-round (open daily, weekdays only, May–Oct), and accessible facilities include a museum shop, free parking, and wheelchair access. Whether you’re a history buff, a budding engineer, or a curious family, the museum offers a fascinating, interactive glimpse into America’s industrial origins.