ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Science museum and aquarium in Burlington, US.
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center occupies a 34,500-square-foot facility on the Burlington waterfront, displaying more than 100 interactive exhibits about Lake Champlain.
The center received its name from philanthropist Bob Leahy, whose contributions helped establish this educational institution dedicated to Lake Champlain research and conservation.
The museum brings together 45 community organizations, including the Lake Champlain Basin Program and University of Vermont's Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory, fostering environmental education.
Visitors can explore exhibits daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, attend animal demonstrations at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, and watch nature documentaries in the 3D theater.
The facility maintains 70 different species of fish, reptiles, and amphibians native to Lake Champlain, supported by 175 volunteers contributing 16,000 hours annually.
Location: Burlington
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
Website: https://www.echovermont.org/
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Domingo 10:00-17:00
Phone: +18028641848;+18773246386
Website: https://echovermont.org
GPS coordinates: 44.47656,-73.22102
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:28
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