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ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

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ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Vermont's innovative science and nature museum on the Burlington waterfront. Visit echovermont.org or call 877-324-6386.
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Come explore Vermont's innovative science and nature museum on the Burlington waterfront. Discover over 100 interactive family experiences, 70 live species, seasonal changing exhibits, 3D movies, and more. Stop by the Champ Café for coffee, drinks, snacks, and the Museum Store for fun, educational toys.

05/31/2026

Heads up, friends! There are a few mornings this week where the museum might feel a little busier than normal due to field trips.

Please note that the Field Trip Forecast only accounts for planned field trips, not total number of visitors. Overall guest traffic may fluctuate throughout the week. For a real-time report of the traffic level in the museum, please call the front desk during open hours at (802) 864-1848.

05/30/2026

🚚 ⚙️ Our STEM in Motion Truck just got a little makeover! The back has been updated to showcase GlobalFoundries, our lead outreach sponsor. We are so appreciative of all the support Global Foundries has given to ECHO to bring our STEM exhibits on the road. Our STEM outreach program travels over 3,000 miles annually, delivering nearly 200 classroom programs and 25 STEM Festivals to communities in Vermont and Northeastern New York. This outreach work ensures every child—regardless of zip code—experiences the thrill of hands-on science.

Learn more: https://www.echovermont.org/events-programs/outreach-programs/

05/29/2026

🎬🦉 New 3D movie alert! Wild Rescue 3D premieres tomorrow, Saturday, May 30 in ECHO's Dealer.com by Cox Automotive Theater! Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life. Wild Rescue follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned animals. With breathtaking cinematography and heartwarming moments, Wild Rescue reminds us that every creature deserves a second chance—and that hope is worth fighting for.

Film tickets can be added to your visit when you check in the front desk. $3 for Members; $5 + Admission for Nonmembers.

Learn more: https://www.echovermont.org/about-echo/theater/

05/28/2026

🎆 Are you ready to celebrate Independence Day with fun and curiosity at ECHO? Tickets are on sale now for this special event at ECHO. Your group will get full access to 3 floors of ECHO and to the best views of fireworks over Lake Champlain on our outside decks!

Tickets include:
🏰 Full building of exhibits open
🎆 A guaranteed space to view the fireworks on either our upper deck or lower deck
🫧 Clean bathrooms and air conditioning
🍹 Cash bar available with beer/wine and non-alcoholic beverages
🧺 Bring your food; space provided inside for picnicking
🪢 Wristbands will be provided for in-and-out access to enjoy the festivities at Waterfront Park

Please note:
No Parking (Road access to ECHO will be closed prior to the event. Please plan to park at available spots and walk to ECHO.)
No Refunds (If the City of Burlington cancels the fireworks altogether, refunds will be issued as this event will be canceled as well.)
No outside alcohol
The event is rain or shine, bring a poncho or umbrella!

Purchase at the link in the comments!

05/27/2026

🍦 It’s our favorite time of the year — creemee season is officially underway!

Last weekend, our friends from Vermont Teddy Bear joined us to celebrate the annual grand opening of Champ’s Legendary Creemees, ECHO’s ice cream stand on the Burlington waterfront. Guests enjoyed delicious local creemees, won free Vermont Teddy Bear plushies, sampled our all-new dinosaur sprinkles, and helped us kick off the season in legendary fashion.

Thank you to Vermont Teddy Bear and everyone who joined the celebration!

Missed the big day? Don’t worry—Champ’s is now open daily and serving up delicious ice cream all summer long. Plus, rumor has it that a local favorite flavor has recently returned. Coffee creemee, anyone?

05/26/2026

🎓✨ Meet the E-Team Class of 2026!

Over the next few weeks, four of ECHO’s E-Team interns will graduate high school and embark on their next adventure. Swipe to meet these incredible seniors and find out where they’re headed next!

Ciaran, Cassie, Aedan, and Annabel are all members of the E-Team, ECHO’s leadership program for high school students. Throughout their time in the program, they gained hands-on experience engaging guests in the museum, explored STEM career opportunities, and developed their leadership skills. We’re so thankful for their hard work and excited to see all the amazing things they’ll do after graduation.

Congratulations Ciaran, Cassie, Aedan, and Annabel!

Curious about E-Team? Learn more at the link in the comments.

05/25/2026

🦖⚔️ Thank you to all the brave adventurers who joined us last week for ECHO After Dark: Dungeons & Dinosaurs! From your iconic costumes to museum-wide quests and legendary encounters, this adventure was one we’ll never forget.

We would like to give special thanks to our featured guests and partners for helping us bring ECHO After Dark: Dungeons & Dinosaurs to life:

🎓 Adventurers’ Academy Experts: Dr. Alex Kozen and OVR Technology
✨ Featured Guests: JuggleCycle and Vermont Gatherings
🎵 DJ: DJ Flat Four
🎤 Taven Trivia Host: Jared Hall of Vermont Comedy Club
🍴 Food Service & Cash Bar: Sugarsnap

… and you, our Vermont community. Thank you for coming out to support ECHO, Vermont’s Science and Nature Museum!

05/24/2026

📣 Weekly Field Trip Forecast!

Hi friends, this week only has one day where the building might feel a little busy based on field trip group attendance.

Please note that this forecast only includes field trips and does not predict the total number of guests in the building. For a real-time report of the traffic level in the museum, call the front desk at (802) 864-1848 during open hours.

05/23/2026

🐢🍦🦖 ECHO is open regular hours (10 am - 5 pm) tomorrow for Marathon Sunday. Congrats to all the runners — fast, slow, or somewhere in between — you are all winners!

Please note that some roads will be closed until 2 pm on Sunday, so check the marathon street closure map at http://www.runvermont.org

Address

1 College Street
Burlington, VT
05401

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(802) 864-1848

Website

https://www.echovermont.org/

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