Practice the basics of nature and observational sketching in the casual and relaxed atmosphere here at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. We will walk around the campus and practice sketching various buildings, boats, plants, and whatever else catches our eye! Sketching materials will be available, but you are strongly encouraged to bring your own as well. This program […]
Come explore our Giant Lake Champlain Map! Measuring 35' by 27' feet, the giant map regularly travels to schools, libraries, and other sites around the Champlain Valley for fun educational programs. It's one of the coolest, biggest hands-on pieces our education team has! This summer, all ages are invited to join us for Giant Map Time […]
Calling all adventurous teens! Teens ages 13 to 16 can join us for a one-day introductory sailing class. You’ll learn about small boat dinghy sailing in the Museum’s custom fleet of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies. Basics include how to sail a small vessel, how to right a capsized boat, and how to get out on the water and guide your […]
Spend time in Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain with a trained educator to explore the history of Lake Champlain’s battles, shipwrecks, and to learn how we uncover the stories of the past through archaeology. Step into an immersive VR experience to see through the eyes of an nautical archaeologist or find out more about the […]
Take a guided tour with a Museum expert through a sampler of exhibits to learn about the historical and archaeological heritage of Lake Champlain. Depending on the group's interest, we will stop in exhibits which may include Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain, the Stone Schoolhouse, Hazelett Small Watercraft Center, Underwater Archaeology: Diving into the Stories of People and Canal Boats on […]
Come explore our Giant Lake Champlain Map! Measuring 35' by 27' feet, the giant map regularly travels to schools, libraries, and other sites around the Champlain Valley for fun educational programs. It's one of the coolest, biggest hands-on pieces our education team has! This summer, all ages are invited to join us for Giant Map Time […]
Join staff from Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, in partnership with Whistling Man Schooner Company, for an expert-led tour on the fascinating history of Lake Champlain out of Burlington. From hundreds of shipwrecks to historic naval battles, prohibition smugglers to modern day nautical archaeology discoveries, the lake has a rich and unique history. We will launch from the Burlington Waterfront to explore the […]
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 of the threats to the health of our watershed. Stop by the Clean Water Act Exhibit, on the green, to learn about these threats, the […]
Soldiers in the Revolutionary War not only fought on boats, they also often lived on them for months. Step aboard the Museum’s replica of the Revolutionary War gunboat Philadelphia to explore their living and working conditions, understand the mechanics of the vessel, and even row the oars! Aboard the vessel, staff will have real artifacts from Revolutionary War […]
Club Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Rowers Weekly Schedule: Tuesday Nights, May–October Meetup Location: Meet at the Museum Club Details: The Rowing for Fitness club is our advanced adult rowing club which meets every Tuesday evening at the Museum campus. Best suited for intermediate and experienced adult rowers of all ages (18-99+), this weekly club […]
