Learn about the journey artifacts take, from excavation to accession, in this Collections Corner! We will talk about artifact types, conservation methods, interpretation, and more. This Collections Corner showcases artifacts …
Explore a shipwreck... without getting wet! There are hundreds of historic shipwrecks in Lake Champlain. Join us as we take a tour boat to the site of the Champlain II …
Digital artifacts and 3D-printed replicas have become increasingly common in museums in the past few years. Have you ever wondered how it all worked? Come to the Museum and learn …
The Lake Champlain Watershed is more than 8,000 square miles and is defined by any land that drains into Lake Champlain. Pollutants, invasive species, and microplastics are just a few …
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Children of canal boat families would play, work, and learn like other children of their era. Join us as we make paper dolls and play games that come from 1860-1880, …
The Lake Champlain Watershed is more than 8,000 square miles and is defined by any land that drains into Lake Champlain. Pollutants, invasive species, and microplastics are just a few …
Stewarding Our Watershed: Understanding the Threats to the Lake Champlain Watershed Read More »
Learn about the history of our iconic pilot gigs and how they are built! Open to all experience levels, beginner to expert, this 2-hour experience gives you the opportunity to tour the Museum, learn how our wooden rowing gigs are built, and get into a boat to learn how to row (or practice your skills)! …
**Due to inclement weather forecasts for August 9, this event has been postponed to Friday, August 16.** Experience Lake Champlain by sail! Get out on the water and have some fun in custom-built sailing dinghies made in the Museum’s boat shop. Open Sailing Hours are available for anyone with prior sailing experience to enjoy. Boats …
Join us on canoes for a 2-hour program of paddling and exploring the birds of Otter Creek. This family-friendly program welcomes everyone from beginners to experts! Smaller children can take a middle seat at the bottom of the boat, where they will go along for the ride, no paddling required. Learn tips and tricks for …
What plants and animals live in the Lake Champlain Basin? Which species are native and which ones are invasive? Come learn about the vast species that inhabit the Lake Champlain Basin in this on-water program! From birds and fish to aquatic plants, the flora and fauna of Lake Champlain are sure to excite! During this …
