Destined to become one of Vermont's premier attractions, the Vermont Marble Exhibit in Proctor is part art gallery, part natural history museum and entirely dedicated to entertaining the public.

The Vermont Marble Exhibit is the world's largest; one room alone is dedicated to a display of the hundreds of varieties of marble that have existed around the world. Also on the property are marble sheds where marble continues to be fabricated. A short film gives an overview of the history of marble and its significance in the state.

A historical look at the marble industry can be found in the photo display and the soon-to-be assembled exhibit focusing on the involvement of different ethnic groups in the industry. The most recent addition is a large display dedicated to educating the public as to the many currant uses of marble that are not widely understood by the general public. Paint to paper, plastics to food and pharmaceuticals . . . all are full of ground marble. Another recent addition worthy of note is the short walk to the Sutherland Falls Quarry. Part of the museum tour, this quarry provides an interesting view of the quarry that started it all in Proctor.

The Vermont Marble Exhibit also hosts a science museum of sorts where young inquisitors can examine a replica of the only totally articulated triceratops skeleton ever found. In the Earth Alive room geology is the focus. The gift shop carries a large variety of items crafted from local marble as well as a range of stone products from all around the world.

Your tour will take approximately one and a half hours and include a visit with a working sculptor.