How can we keep our lake healthy and clean? Jump in on a hands-on activity to learn how our daily actions, decisions, and research connect to or impact Lake Champlain. We'll explore ecology or environmental sciences through subjects like aquatic invasive species, fossils, or water quality. Activities will vary depending on current weather and lake …
Is cyanobacteria a threat to the lake or is it simply an aquatic organism? It actually can be both! Cyanobacteria is a single-celled aquatic organism that is natural to Lake Champlain. However, in areas where the water is extra warm or there are excess nutrients present, cyanobacteria can grow and create harmful blooms. How do …
A special chance to learn more about the collections of Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and view rarely-seen objects and artifacts! Featured collections items will vary each day and the current work of the Museum's research and archaeology team or collections manager.
How do museums keep textiles in their collections clean? Join us on Saturday, July 2 and learn the basics of textile cleaning. Our Collections Manager will explore the differences between wet and dry cleaning (spoiler: this is a little different than taking your suits to the cleaners) and then demonstrate the textile cleaning process. As …
As part of our collection at the Museum, we are the home of a topsail from the Aladdin, a boat built in 1928 and used by the summer campers at Camp Dingley Dell on the Champlain Islands until 1939. Aladdin’s sails were unforgettably colorful and have their own unique tie-dye style design, a peek of which you …
SOLD OUT! You are invited to an outdoor summer evening party at the Museum! Tickets are $40/person and include entry to the event as well as: $40 tickets include pizza, …
Do you want to learn boat building skills from the masters? Join us in the boat shop this summer for a 5-week skills workshop led by two expert boat builders and learn the essential traditional wood and composite boat construction skills needed for a wide range of small boat projects. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, …
How can we keep our lake healthy and clean? Jump in on a hands-on activity to learn how our daily actions, decisions, and research connect to or impact Lake Champlain. We’ll explore ecology or environmental sciences through subjects like aquatic invasive species, fossils, or water quality. Activities will vary depending on current weather and lake …
A special chance to learn more about the collections of Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and view rarely-seen objects and artifacts! Featured collections items reflect the current work of the Museum’s research and archaeology team or collections manager.
How can we keep our lake healthy and clean? Jump in on a hands-on activity to learn how our daily actions, decisions, and research connect to or impact Lake Champlain. We’ll explore ecology or environmental sciences through subjects like aquatic invasive species, fossils, or water quality. Activities will vary depending on current weather and lake …
