Free museums help kids grow
What happens when young people have a free museum in their community? Lots! When families and young people don’t have to pay admission fees to enter a museum, they don’t …
James Wakefield Rescue Row 2024: Recap and Photos
On September 28, under a beautiful blue sky and light winds, eight middle and high school rowing teams came out to compete in the James Wakefield Rescue Row in Burlington …
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Exit Through the Gift Shop: Local Ornaments, Jewelry, and Gifts for All
When you visit Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, one of the first and last spaces you see is the Museum Store. It’s a great stop to get snacks and to chat …
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Renowned Local Artist Ernest Haas Donates Collection to Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Today we are thrilled to announce that painter Ernest Haas is donating a robust collection of his original artworks, prints, and materials to Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. An artist known …
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A Sinking Feeling: Climate Change and Underwater History
By Chris Sabick, Interim Co-Director and Director of Research and Archaeology The historic rainfall and flooding in Vermont this summer have impacted people, businesses, and watersheds, Lake Champlain included. While …
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Challenge Race 2022: Sun, Fun, and Speed
By Andrew Rainville, Rowing Club Member, Coxswain, and Youth Rowing Coach As the sun rose over the Green Mountains on Saturday, August 27, carloads of energetic competitors descended on Lake …
Sugar Moon: Launching the Newest Boat Built by Students
By Nick Patch, Director of Maritime Programs Friday May 27 was a day of celebration here at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum as we launched our brand new 29’ whaleboat, Sugar Moon. …
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New Docks at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Environmentally-friendly docks built by Northlands Job Corps This fall, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum unveiled new floating docks at our waterfront built by Northlands Job Corps. These new docks increase public …
Indoor Exhibits are Re-Opening in July!
We are very excited to announce that we are re-opening select indoor exhibit buildings starting this Friday, July 2! Just in time for Independence Day weekend, the exhibit Key to …
Corporate Sponsors Help Us Build Community
By Lauren Ross, Director of Development The Museum has thousands of individuals from Vermont, New York, New England and across the country who are loyal members and provide us with …