An Extraordinary Destination
On the Shores of America’s Most Historic Lake

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is a perfect destination for Vermont Discovery Cruise guests aboard the Lake Discovery Cruise. Our exhibits, special events, beautiful setting, dining opportunities, and museum store provide guests with an extraordinary and unique Lake Champlain experience.

Established in 1985, by Executive Director Art Cohn and Board member and former Chairman Bob Beach, Jr., the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has grown throughout the past twenty-two years from a one-room schoolhouse to a lakeside campus of eighteen buildings and a staff of sixteen full-time employees. LCMM also features a research and education center whose impact ranges throughout the Lake Champlain Basin and beyond. LCMM brings the remarkable past of Lake Champlain into the public consciousness and invests in futures, inspiring children and adults through exhibits, unique special events, and traveling replica vessels that encourage historical perspective and cultural connections between communities.

Visiting the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Location and Setting
Located right on the shores of Lake Champlain and just a couple of miles west of Vergennes. The museum’s sits upon five acres of a magnificent seven-hundred acre property belonging to the Basin Harbor Club. The museum’s 12 buildings of exhibits are nestled among pine groves, gardens, and lush lawns.

Guided and Self-Guided Tours
Visiting groups have the option of touring the museum either as a self-guided tour or arranging the services of our wonderful tour guides. LCMM is well-known for the quality of its staff, all of whom bring significant passion to the interpretation of Lake Champlain.

Museum Store
You will love shopping at LCMM’s Museum Store! There is a fantastic selection of books, apparel, antique maps, nautical prints, artwork, calendars, note cards, gifts, toys, and more!

Auditorium
LCMM’s Hoehl Education and Visitor Center includes a state of the art air-conditioned auditorium with comfortable stadium seating for 100+ guests.

Conservation Lab and Nautical Archaeology Center
LCMM is nationally recognized for its Nautical Archaeology Center and working Conservation Laboratory. On your visit, be sure to stop by the lab to learn first-hand how artifacts recovered from Lake Champlain, and elsewhere are prepared for study and exhibited through the conservation process.

 

View Maritime Events

View Maritime Exhibits

To Reserve: info@vermontdiscoverycruises.com or call 802-863-3350