Historic Home and Birthplace of Benjamin Thompson AKA Count Rumford
The Museum contains reconstructed models of Count Rumford’s scientific experiments on the nature of heat and his inventions. A copy of a portrait of Count Rumford by Gainsborough is on display as is Thompson's original baby cradle. The house also has a library of Rumford biographies and essays.
Public hours are on most weekends between 1 - 4:30 PM with free admission. School groups and those who might need to tour during weekdays should contact the museum well prior to any visit.
to preserve this historic home and celebrate the life of Count Rumford
