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“… from the beginning,

it was the snowflakes that fascinated me most”.

— Wilson Alwyn Bentley

From the earliest days of our childhood, many of us can remember hearing the phrase “no two snowflakes are alike”. This discovery was made by a man named Wilson Bentley, a farmer from Vermont, who became affectionately known as “Snowflake” Bentley. This is his story and works.

Biography

A look into the man who contemplated the notion that no two snowflakes are alike.

Resources

Places to look for more information about this historic photographic pioneer.

Images

Continuing collection of Bentley Images

 Join us in exploring new stories about the man who discovered that no two snowflakes are alike.

Bentley Exhibit/Hours

Located in Jericho’s famous Old Red Mill (National Historic Site). Exhibits free and open to the public.

Gift Shop

Vermont Snowflakes is the officially authorized makers of “Snowflake” Bentley Fine Prints and Collectibles.

Newsletter

Keep up to date with the Snowflake Bentley Official Site and give input to help us reach other people who may be interested in Bentley’s work.