The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) was founded in 1972 by two groups of Brattleboro citizens committed to saving their town’s historic train station, one group seeking to transform the former Union Station into a museum of local history, the other into a center for art classes and exhibitions. At the request of the Town of Brattleboro selectboard, the two groups agreed to work together, and BMAC was born, opening its doors to the public on September 10, 1972.

Today, BMAC is a vibrant non-collecting contemporary art museum focused on the work of living artists. An anchor of southern Vermont’s rich cultural life, BMAC brings notable art and artists to Brattleboro and provides a platform for our region’s many artistic talents. Each year, BMAC presents 15-20 exhibitions, complemented by 60-70 public programs and extensive educational offerings developed in partnership with area schools and service organizations.