ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
A lakefront science museum and aquarium devoted to Lake Champlain, showcasing its fish, ecology, and the local legend of Champ, the lake monster.
ECHO is a science center and aquarium on the Burlington waterfront with a focus on Lake Champlain. It displays more than 70 species of local fish, amphibians, and reptiles, along with many hands-on interactive exhibits and a 3D theater, making it a great choice for families. The museum also tells the folk tale of Champ, the lake monster said to live in Lake Champlain. Admission for adults is about US$20–25. It is open daily from roughly 10:00 to 17:00. Allow about 2 hours for your visit, which pairs well with a stroll through Waterfront Park.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Burlington Waterfront & Lake Champlain
- Church Street Marketplace
- South End Arts District & Breweries
- North Beach
- Ethan Allen Homestead
- Shelburne Farms
- Shelburne Museum
- Island Line Trail & Colchester Causeway