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title: "ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain"
url: https://contractorlink.pro/echo-leahy-center-for-lake-champlain
trades: [HVAC]
city: Burlington
region: VT
google_rating: 4.6
google_rating_count: 2165
website: "http://www.echovermont.org/"
phone: "(802) 864-1848"
license: All rights reserved. Content from ContractorLink.
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# ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

> VERMONT’S SCIENCE & NATURE MUSEUM ON THE BURLINGTON WATERFRONT

## About
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is a science and nature museum located on the Burlington waterfront. Its mission is to inspire and engage families in scientific discovery, the wonder of nature, and care for Lake Champlain. The museum offers exhibits, films, and daily programs.

## Trades
- HVAC

## Services
- Exhibits
- 3D science and nature films
- Animal Demos
- Educational Programs
- Event Rentals

## Location
Burlington, VT, 05401

## Service Area
Serves within 30 minutes drive time of Burlington, VT.

**Phone**: (802) 864-1848

## Google Reviews
4.6/5 stars from 2165 Google reviews.
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- 5/5 — Anonymous
  This is a nice center. It exhibits are interesting to all age groups. We learned a lot about the Lake. I enjoyed how most of the interactive exhibits were fun to play with for little ones but still had just enough complexity for adults to want to play also.
- 5/5 — Anonymous
  Before entering, we were worried the museum was too kid-targeted, and that we would not be entertained. Boy were we wrong! We ended up staying 5.5 hours, fully participating in all of the numerous interactive activities. We definitely could have stayed longer. We even got to speak with some of the employees as they fed some of the reptiles at the end of the day, and they were all so lovely and talkative. In addition, the “resource center” on the top floor was chock full of substance, which alone could have constituted the whole visit: do not skip!! A really lovely place, could not recommend more; great for everyone.
- 5/5 — Anonymous
  I recently visited ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, and it was such a fun and enriching experience—especially if you have little ones. I went on a weekday and there was no wait at all, which made things so much smoother. The center is incredibly family-friendly, with three engaging floors of exhibits that are mostly interactive and hands-on. My toddler was completely absorbed in the engineering area on the first floor, which had enough space and materials for multiple kids to explore and build.

The third floor was another highlight, with water play stations, science experiments, and even a cozy little library. Some sections were under renovation during our visit, but there was still plenty to see and do. We caught a live eel feeding demo—not the most thrilling part, but still interesting to watch.

The mini café and market-style setup added a nice touch, giving it a warm, local feel. I also really appreciated the solar panel structure in the parking lot—it provides shade and promotes clean energy, which I found genuinely cool.

Parking isn’t free ($3/hour via ParkMobile), but it’s manageable. The gift shop had some lovely books and toys as well.

Overall, it’s a great place to spend a few hours learning, playing, and making memories. Highly recommended!
- 5/5 — Anonymous
  Great place to take your toddler. I love that they have changing exhibits. We've visited when they had one with the Pidgeon from the childrens books, Rube Goldberg machines, and most recently with the animation. Your kiddo could spend hours here with all the interactive exhibits. The little Cafe and market setup is too cute

The section across the hall from the changing exhibit has finished with its remodeling. The shipwreck is gone, which I assume is from this recent renovation. I believe it was from back when the science center was just called the basin science center. Despite that, it was nice to see they had kept some things from the old science center for as long as they did anyways

Also, the structure shading the cars in the lot behind the building was actually solar panels. Solar energy + shade for your cars? That was cool to see
- 5/5 — Anonymous
  I thought this was a great museum. even the snacks were healthy and good here. my kids are 12, 9 and 5 and each found enough to do. 12 and 9 kept so busy in the STEM and Rube Goldberg lab they only did half the museum.

## Online Presence
- Website: http://www.echovermont.org/
- Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=643415752018676613&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA

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