In addition to exhibits and public programs on the calendar, we also offer guided tours and talks on campus or on the lake for large group tours during the Museum’s May-October open season. Group tours must be booked and confirmed in advance of your group’s visit to the Museum. Available programs and topics include:
- Shipwrecks in Lake Champlain
- Climate Change and Shipwrecks
- The Battle of Valcour Bay
- Canalboat History
- Naval History on Lake Champlain
- and more!
Group tours and talks range from 30 to 90 minutes and can be accommodated to suit your group’s schedule and interests within our areas of expertise. Pricing for group tours is dependent on your group size, program selection, and program length. Our team will work with you to build the best program for your group.
General Tour Information
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is located conveniently across the street from Basin Harbor resort and a 10-minute drive away from the restaurants and shops of downtown Vergennes. The Museum’s parking lot can fit one standard-sized tour bus. Other amenities for groups include the Museum Store with local gifts, accessible restrooms, and large outdoor spaces with picnic tables.
Other Group Options
- Small Group Rowing Tours: As part of the Museum’s Champlain Longboats program, we offer custom small group rowing tours and team building exercises from June–September featuring our experienced open-water rowing staff and fleet of traditional wooden rowing gigs. Contact us by email if you would like to learn more about rowing programs for your group.
- Lake Champlain Shipwreck Tours: From July to September, we offer weekly Shipwreck Tours for the public to join. This scenic boat tour visits the sites of shipwrecks in Lake Champlain and uses underwater remotely operated vehicles to explore these sites without getting wet! Check our Shipwreck Tours calendar for upcoming dates to reserve tickets.
Request a Group Tour
If you are interested in learning more about our group tour offerings and rates, please fill out our contact form here and a Museum staff member will be in touch. Rates are determined based on group size and length of program.