Visiting the Bread & Puppet farm is more than just seeing a show. The sprawling property in Glover, Vermont features multiple performance spaces, a 140-year-old barn-turned-puppet-museum, a memorial pine forest, and The Museum of Anti-Modern Art. Below, find information to plan your visit, things in the area to see, where to eat, itineraries, and more!
The Museum
See 60+ years of Bread & Puppet puppets! The museum contains two floors of puppets with the especially large figures housed on the second floor. Learn more about the museum here.
The Circus Field
Across the street from the farmhouse and museum, this natural amphitheater is where we have been hosting circuses for over 50 years.
The Pageant Field
These rolling hills host our annual pageant immediately following each circus.
The Memorial Pine Forest
Spend some time in this village of memorials, honoring puppeteers past.
The Papier Maché Cathedral
Join us in our dirt floor theater for new indoor shows throughout the summer. Come early and spend time looking at the walls, the ceilings, and every inch of this spectacular space.
The Museum of Anti-Modern Art (MoAMA)
See bedsheet paintings and puppet installations in this sprawling space. Long live Anti-Modern Art!
The Cheap Art Bus
Step inside this repurposed red bus, just across the street from the farmhouse and museum. Learn more about Cheap Art here.
Where is the Bread & Puppet farm?
753 Heights Road
Glover, VT 05839
How do I get to Bread & Puppet?
- By car: We’re about 5 minutes off Interstate 91. We’re about 2 hours from Burlington or Montreal, 3 hours from Boston, 6 hours from NYC.
- By bus: The closest bus is in Hanover, NH (Dartmouth Coach)
- By train: The closest train station is in Montpelier (Amtrak)
- By plane: The closest airports are in Burlington and Montreal
When should I visit Bread & Puppet?
While the Museum is open to visitors year round, we have a full docket of shows each summer and fall. Cathedral shows begin in June, with circuses and pageants beginning mid July. Click here for our full summer schedule and to reserve your tickets. If you’re only coming for one day, come for a Friday evening or a Sunday afternoon. For the full experience, come Friday evening and depart Sunday evening.
1 Day Friday Summer Itinerary
- 5pm. Arrive. Visit the Museum, walk the fields, and spend some time in the Pine Forest.
- 7pm. Cathedral show.
- 8:30pm. Depart.
1 Day Sunday Summer Itinerary
- 1pm. Arrive. Visit the Museum, visit the Pine Forest, and take a peek in the Paper Maché Cathedral.
- 2pm. Sideshows begin around the Circus Field.
- 3pm. Circus begins.
- 4:15pm. Pageant begins.
- 5pm. Pageant ends. Visit the Museum of Anti-Modern Art.
3 Day Summer Itinerary
Consider a 3-day visit in the summer to get the whole B&P experience!
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- Friday 5pm. Visit the Museum, walk the fields, and spend some time in the Pine Forest.
- Friday 7pm. Cathedral show.
- Saturday. Explore Glover and nearby treasures!
- Sunday 2pm. Sideshows begin around the Circus Field.
- Sunday 3pm. Circus begins.
- Sunday 4:15pm. Pageant begins.
- Sunday 5pm. Pageant ends. Visit the Museum of Anti-Modern Art.
Frequently asked questions
Can I camp at Bread & Puppet
No! We’re a full house with our puppeteers. Please see the list below for places to stay.
How do I get involved?
Check our our apprenticeships (menu above). We also have lots of volunteer opportunities. Please reach out to [email protected] for more info.
Where should I stay?
Camping
- Belview Campground in Barton
- Sunset Cottage in Craftsbury
- Millbrook Campground in Westfield
- White Caps Campground in Westmore
- Moose River Campground in St. Johnsbury
- Will-O-Wood Campground in Barton
- Tree Corners Family Campground in Irasburg
B & B / Motels / Cabins
- Pine Crest Motel & Cabins in Barton
- Kate Butler’s B&B in the heart of Glover Village
- Kingdom Rental in Newark, VT
- The Fairbanks Inn in St. Johnsbury
- The Little Gnesta B&B in Newport
- Lakeview Cabins in Barton
- Highland Lodge in Greensboro
What else should I visit nearby?
Museums
- The Museum of Everyday Life. A one-of-a-kind, unmissable treasure of the Northeast Kingdom, started by longtime Bread & Puppeteer Clare Dolan.
- Highland Center for the Arts. Fantastic local exhibits and frequent performances.
- Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury. The best old-style natural history museum in New England, plus they have a really cool weather station in the basement and planetarium in the upstairs!
- St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
- The Old Stone House Museum in Brownington
Swimming
- Shadow Lake in Glover
- Crystal Lake in Barton
- Lake Willoughby in Westmore
Hiking & Trails
- Wheeler Mountain
- Mount Pisgah
- Bald Mountain
- The Willoughby Trails, particularly Lake Willoughby South Loop Trail
Antiques, Thrifts, Books, and More
- Red Sky in Glover. Don’t miss it.
- Nana’s Bears in Glover. You’ll may find your costume for your next radical puppet show here.
- Village Treasures in Barton
- Antiques Emporium in Lyndoville
- Moose River Lake and Lodge Store in St. Johnsbury
- Green Mountain Books in Lyndonville
Other Treasures
- Dog Mountain and Chapel in St. Johnsbury. A must if you’re bringing your pooch.
- Haskell Library and Opera House in Derby Line (right on the border with Canada!)
- Windswept Farm in Barton.
- Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee
- The Genny in Craftsbury
- Hill Farmstead Brewery in Greensboro. A world renowned brewery right here in the Northeast Kingdom.
Where should I eat?
- The Busy Bee in Glover. The ultimate Monday-day-off brunch spot for the Bread & Puppeteers.
- Parker Pie in West Glover
- The Dinner House at Runaway Manor in West Glover
- Summersweet Gardens in East Hardwick (the Tea Room!)
- Albany Genny in Albany
- Slice of Earth Farmstand in Wolcott
- Black Bird Bistro in Craftsbury
But more importantly, where can I get some ice cream???
- Bragg Farm on route 14 between Hardwick and Montpelier (get the Maple Creamy!)
- Sweet Scoops for ice cream in Barton – they have the fire truck in the yard that kids love climbing on
