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 […]
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 […]
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 are available to book in 1-hour increments for yourself or a group. Each sailing dinghy can fit […]
Come fish with us! This free, drop-in program is designed for any beginner angler eager to learn the essentials of fishing and fish processing. Participants will gain hands-on experience with simple, effective fishing techniques, from choosing the right equipment to understanding local fishing regulations.
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 […]
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 are available to book in 1-hour increments for yourself or a group. Each sailing dinghy can fit […]
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 […]
