Anthropology is the scientific study of human culture. In this program, we will use the 25 by 35 foot Giant Map of the Lake Champlain watershed to reflect on our …
Learn about the journey artifacts take, from excavation to accession, in Collections Corner! We will talk about artifact types, conservation methods, interpretation, and more. This Collections Corner showcases artifacts from …
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 …
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, …
Ever wondered if your local pond or lake was safe for recreation? Cyanobacteria, sometimes referred to as blue-green algae, is naturally found in water and under the right conditions, can …
Have you ever wondered how mariners navigate at sea? Come learn about the history of various nautical technologies while getting hands-on experience with the most quintessential skill for life at …
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 …
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 shipwreck and go for a "dive" using an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Our robotic camera sends back real-time video to an on-board monitor as …
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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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 the threats to …
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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)! …
Calling lake lovers of all ages! Join us for an interactive, light-hearted, and educational puppet show showcasing content from the humorous science-themed graphic novel, Our Scrumptious Lake PHYTOTASTIC! by Vermont authors Sandy Murphy and Karen Nesson. Engaging, whimsical puppets explore Lake Champlain's aquatic ecosystem while stirring empathy, evoking laughter, and inspiring lake stewardship. This is …
Try your hand at being an archaeologist! Visitors will experience an archaeological excavation firsthand in our shipwreck simulator. Staff will teach the basics of archaeological documentation and demonstrate how artifacts now in the Collection were recovered. Learn about the importance of context in both archaeological investigation and Museum interpretation through this program, and try making …
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 …
Have you ever wondered how mariners navigate at sea? Come learn about the history of various nautical technologies while getting hands-on experience with the most quintessential skill for life at sea- knot-tying! This program is held on the upper floor of the Hazelett Small Watercraft Center, which is accessible via ramps and gravel pathways. For …
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! Accessibility: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. There is a staircase …
Anthropology is the scientific study of human culture. In this program, we will use the 25 by 35 foot Giant Map of the Lake Champlain watershed to reflect on our role in the cultures of the basin. We will also discuss the anthropology of climate change and visitors can join in for hands-on activities designed …
Learn about the journey artifacts take, from excavation to accession, in Collections Corner! We will talk about artifact types, conservation methods, interpretation, and more. This Collections Corner showcases artifacts from Valcour Bay that date to the Revolutionary War. This program will take place in the Key to Liberty exhibit.
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! Accessibility: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. There is a staircase …
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, all while learning more about how canal locks work! Accessibility: This program will take place in the Nautical Archaeology Center exhibit "Underwater Archaeology: Diving into …
Ever wondered if your local pond or lake was safe for recreation? Cyanobacteria, sometimes referred to as blue-green algae, is naturally found in water and under the right conditions, can form large blooms that release toxins into the water. At the Maritime Museum, we test for cyanobacteria every week to make sure our harbor is …
Have you ever wondered how mariners navigate at sea? Come learn about the history of various nautical technologies while getting hands-on experience with the most quintessential skill for life at sea- knot-tying! This program is held on the upper floor of the Hazelett Small Watercraft Center, which is accessible via ramps and gravel pathways. For …
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 …
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 shipwreck and go for a "dive" using an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Our robotic camera sends back real-time video to an on-board monitor as …
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 the threats to …
Stewarding Our Watershed: Understanding the Threats to the Lake Champlain Watershed Read More »
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, all while learning more about how canal locks work! Accessibility: This program will take place in the Nautical Archaeology Center exhibit "Underwater Archaeology: Diving into …
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 the threats to …
Stewarding Our Watershed: Understanding the Threats to the Lake Champlain Watershed Read More »
Come learn about the types of tools that would have been used to build the American fleet at the start of the Revolutionary War! Learn the basics of the intricate process used to hone trees into boards and the tools used to build and sail boats back in 1776. You'll also get to try your …
Catch and identify macroinvertebrates while learning about what they can tell us about water quality! In the process, you will learn what it means to "match the hatch," why fishermen replicate macroinvertebrates to use as lures, and how diverse even the smallest creatures in the water can be. Accessibility: This free, drop-in program will be …
Have you ever wondered how mariners navigate at sea? Come learn about the history of various nautical technologies while getting hands-on experience with the most quintessential skill for life at sea- knot-tying! This program is held on the upper floor of the Hazelett Small Watercraft Center, which is accessible via ramps and gravel pathways. For …
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! Accessibility: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. There is a staircase …
Anthropology is the scientific study of human culture. In this program, we will use the 25 by 35 foot Giant Map of the Lake Champlain watershed to reflect on our role in the cultures of the basin. We will also discuss the anthropology of climate change and visitors can join in for hands-on activities designed …
Learn about the journey artifacts take, from excavation to accession, in Collections Corner! We will talk about artifact types, conservation methods, interpretation, and more. This Collections Corner showcases artifacts from Valcour Bay that date to the Revolutionary War. This program will take place in the Key to Liberty exhibit.
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! Accessibility: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. There is a staircase …
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, all while learning more about how canal locks work! Accessibility: This program will take place in the Nautical Archaeology Center exhibit “Underwater Archaeology: Diving into …
Ever wondered if your local pond or lake was safe for recreation? Cyanobacteria, sometimes referred to as blue-green algae, is naturally found in water and under the right conditions, can form large blooms that release toxins into the water. At the Maritime Museum, we test for cyanobacteria every week to make sure our harbor is …
Have you ever wondered how mariners navigate at sea? Come learn about the history of various nautical technologies while getting hands-on experience with the most quintessential skill for life at sea- knot-tying! This program is held on the upper floor of the Hazelett Small Watercraft Center, which is accessible via ramps and gravel pathways. For …
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 …
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 from the sailing canal boat General Butler, which sank in 1876.
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 how our team uses 3D scanning to immortalize artifacts and bring the past into the future. Many thanks to Vermont State University - Castleton for …
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 shipwreck and go for a "dive" using an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Our robotic camera sends back real-time video to an on-board monitor as …
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 the threats to …
Stewarding Our Watershed: Understanding the Threats to the Lake Champlain Watershed Read More »
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, all while learning more about how canal locks work! Accessibility: This program will take place in the Nautical Archaeology Center exhibit “Underwater Archaeology: Diving into …
**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 …
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 the threats to …
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)! …
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 shipwreck and go for a "dive" using an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Our robotic camera sends back real-time video to an on-board monitor as …
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 …
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 …
