Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Waterfront museum with camps, boat building, rowing, underwater research, and more on Lake Champlain Visit our website and learn more!

Through our work on water, underwater, and by the water, we connect people with our region's history, archaeology, and ecology. We create opportunities for hands-on and digital learning experiences for all ages to inspire a new generation of leaders to shape a healthy future for Lake Champlain. Museum exhibits open mid-May through mid-October, programs run year-round.

Wondering what is happening here at the Museum this June? Swipe to see what all is on the calendar!Learn more and regist...
06/01/2026

Wondering what is happening here at the Museum this June? Swipe to see what all is on the calendar!

Learn more and register for any of the events above at https://www.lcmm.org/calendar/!

Hope to see you soon 😁

Ever wanted to try your hand at Fly Fishing? If your answer is yes, you are in luck because we are hosting TWO fly fishi...
05/28/2026

Ever wanted to try your hand at Fly Fishing? If your answer is yes, you are in luck because we are hosting TWO fly fishing events 🎣

On June 6 at 1 PM, join us for "Ladies Day on the New Haven River: Introduction to Fly Fishing," a free afternoon at Sycamore Park full of fishing fun with other women. Learn the art of the cast, knots, flies, and of course, lots of water ecology and ethics.

On June 10 at 1 PM, visit the museum for “Introduction to Fly Fishing,” a beginner fly fishing course open to all with Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s Let’s Go Fishing program.

Both of these events are free to attend, but advanced registration is strongly encouraged to ensure there is enough equipment available. Visit https://www.lcmm.org/calendar/ to learn more and register!

LET'S PARTY! Join Lake Champlain Maritime Museum community for our fifth annual Summer Party ☀️Join us on the evening of...
05/27/2026

LET'S PARTY! Join Lake Champlain Maritime Museum community for our fifth annual Summer Party ☀️

Join us on the evening of July 17 and explore the Museum after hours, enjoy delicious food and drink and connect with fellow community members. Try your hand at a game or craft and celebrate being part of the quilt of our region’s past, present, and future, as the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary.

To learn more and reserve your ticket, visit lcmm.org/summer-party!

Did you know there are hundreds of historic shipwrecks under the waters of Lake Champlain? Join one of our Shipwreck Tou...
05/27/2026

Did you know there are hundreds of historic shipwrecks under the waters of Lake Champlain? Join one of our Shipwreck Tours, to explore them without ever getting wet!

Starting in July, each Thursday we set off for a scenic boat tour to explore the sites of famous local shipwrecks. Guided by Museum experts you can watch underwater footage, learn about Lake Champlain’s unique geology and history, hear the dramatic tales of these wrecks, and get a peek at the nature and animals that call the lake home.

Shipwreck Tours run every Thursday from July–September. Tickets are $25 for youth (under 18) and $45 for adults. Explore available dates and book today at lcmm.org/shipwreck-tours ⚓️

No screen time, no homework, no stress, no problem!Our 2026 Summer Expeditions start in June, sign up today at lcmm.org/...
05/25/2026

No screen time, no homework, no stress, no problem!

Our 2026 Summer Expeditions start in June, sign up today at lcmm.org/expeditions ☀️

WE ARE OPEN!!!!Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is officially open for our 2026 season! We will be open every day from May...
05/23/2026

WE ARE OPEN!!!!

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is officially open for our 2026 season! We will be open every day from May 23, 2026 to October 18, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM. As always, admission is free. There is lots to explore on our 3-acre campus, including over 10 exhibits and almost always some sort of free activity, interactive program, or signature event going on.

Visit lcmm.org/visit to start planning your visit! We can’t wait to see you this season!

Tomorrow is the big day–Boat Launch Day 2026 🛶🎉As we check off our “finishing touch” to-do list here at the boat shop, w...
05/21/2026

Tomorrow is the big day–Boat Launch Day 2026 🛶🎉

As we check off our “finishing touch” to-do list here at the boat shop, we can’t wait for all of you to join us tomorrow from 11–3 to celebrate the launch of our newest boat built.

All parents, teachers, staff, friends, and members of the public are invited to join us at the Museum. Students will present their finished boat, share a little bit about their experience building, and then we’ll parade them down to the harbor where they will launch the boat for the very first time in the lake.

This event is free to join, no registration required, and light refreshments will be provided. We can’t wait to see you there!

This Saturday, May 23, is Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s first day of the 2026 season! The museum grounds, exhibits, a...
05/21/2026

This Saturday, May 23, is Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s first day of the 2026 season!

The museum grounds, exhibits, and store will officially open for the season for all to visit and explore. Admission is free for all visitors, and we’ll have some fun opening day activities for all ages. Swipe over to see what is in store! 😄

Take a DEEP DIVE with us this season and learn about all the history that lies under the waters of Lake Champlain with “...
05/20/2026

Take a DEEP DIVE with us this season and learn about all the history that lies under the waters of Lake Champlain with “Deep Dives,” a free evening conversation series!

Starting June 3, join museum experts, archaeologists, historians, and educators, every other Wednesday for an expert presentation followed by time for questions and conversation. Deep Dives is free to attend with registration and a complimentary drink from Shacksbury is included with your free registration!

Our first three topics will be “Artifact Conservation” on June 3, “Battle of Valcour Bay-Day 1” on June 17, and “Battle of Valcour Bay-Day 2” on July 1. To learn more and register, visit https://www.lcmm.org/series/deep-dives/ 🤿

We are officially ONE WEEK from Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s opening day for the 2026 season! We are busy preparing ...
05/16/2026

We are officially ONE WEEK from Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s opening day for the 2026 season! We are busy preparing to have you all join us for a day filled with activities for all ages including, the unveiling of a new mural, a scavenger hunt, an author talk with James Nelson, a featured screening of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution documentary, and, of course, the opening of the Museum’s new exhibit, “Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain.”

In the meantime, here is a behind-the-scenes look at the new exhibit’s installation. We are so excited to see it done and ready to go, and we couldn’t do it without the help of Fast Signs of Burlington, Vermont.

As always, admission to the museum is free! We can’t wait to see you next Saturday, May 22, and all season long!

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4472 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT
05491

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+18024752022

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