The popular “Music at the Museum” concert series, founded in 2015, presents diverse live performances both on-site and recorded (during COVID times).
These concerts are free and open to the public thanks to the support of Alison Nowak and Robert Cane. Reservations are not required.
“This program has been a game-changer for our community,” says Deana Mallory, the Museum’s Director of Public Programming. “The cost to attend these concerts on a regular basis would have been out of reach for many of our constituents. The underwriting support from Bob and Alison not only allows us to bring in higher profile musicians, but also allows people an opportunity to try out a genre that maybe they weren’t familiar with. It allows them to bring their child along without the risk of losing the price of an admission ticket if they have to leave early. Thanks to the support from Bob and Alison year after year, this program has grown and flourished and become a highlight on the calendars for people from all walks of life who might not have had a reason to visit the Museum before.”
Upcoming Music at the Museum events:
Music at the Museum performances are pre-selected each year and solicitations are not accepted. If you are interested in applying to play in the Concerts in the Courtyard summer outdoor series please submit your application online when it opens in the spring.
Check out some of our past Music at the Museum programs.

Fearless Monk
Jed Distler, piano
May 11, 2025
Recorded by CATTV Bennington

Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet
November 2, 2024
Recorded by CATTV Bennington

Music and Poetry: World Premiere of “The Scent of Apples”
Tina Davidson, composer
Josh Graham, marimba
September 22, 2024
Recorded by CATTV Bennington

Vermont Composes
Michael Finckel, cello
with Yoshiko Sato, piano, Nathaniel Parke, cello, and Michael Wimberly, percussion
June 2, 2024
Recorded by CATTV Bennington
