ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Category: Science museum

Address: 1 College St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA

Phone: +18028641848

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Silvia

Aug 21, 2022

Good place to go while in Burlington. This place isn't an aquarium. It's a children's museum with a water theme. There's a lot of turtles and some fishes. We liked the 3D show and the demo/class teaching us about rat snakes. The children love the play areas where there are grocery store, cafe, water tables, boats. The grownups enjoyed sitting outside on the deck and enjoying views of the lake. And the soft serve ice cream outside was so good, try the orange flavor! Overall it was a great time for the children and lots of hands on learning to take advantage of.

Dragons Fire

Jun 1, 2022

Stopped in to pass some time before our flight. This is a great business to bring kids big and small. Lots of fun exhibits. They have short movies showing often, interactive experiences from natural ecosystems to IT. Their rotating exhibit was Dragons and Unicorns when we went. Very cool place and I highly recommend it.

TheBudgetFamilySykesAgain

Mar 30, 2022

On a road trip with my 9 year old son, we decided to stop here. So glad we did. This was fun for all ages! Great displays and hands on activities. Very educational and fun. AMAZING location and views of the lake. Lots of parking near by. At this time it was $3/hr. It a $5 lot. Great experience and I would HIGHLY recommend stopping here! Lots of animals.

Gravel Rider

Nov 15, 2021

Excellent kids' see and touch museum in a great location on Lake Champlain next to downtown Burlington. There are frogs, fish, science exhibits, areas to play, and friendly staff to help the kids learn. There is also a gift shop at the entrance, and a cinema, though it costs extra. It's a great way to spend a half a day or so with kids. I definitely recommend this place if you're in the area.

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Questions & Answers

Is entrance to Echo free if person has a Vermont EBT card, or Vt. Medicaid card to show need?

Milton Bowen | Aug 26, 2021
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain | Aug 26, 2021

Hi Milton, thanks for reaching out. We do accept EBT cards for $2 admission. Please note, we have limited capacity, hours, and days due to COVID-19. Our hours are Friday-Monday and Wednesday, 10-11:30 am, 12:30-2 pm, 2:30-4 pm. We ask most visitors to get their ticket online but in this case, just come to the Museum at the beginning of a time slot and show your card and we should be able to get you in. For more info about what to expect at the Museum, you can go here: https://www.echovermont.org/plan-your-visit/reopening-information/

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Would 9 year old boys really enjoy this?

julie bova | Aug 27, 2019
Joe G | Aug 27, 2019

This is a great place to take kids who enjoy seeing and learning about animals! There is a large aquarium exhibit featuring tons of different species of fish that can be found in the local area, as well as exhibits featuring reptiles and amphibians, including animal rehabilitation efforts. There's tons of exhibits where they can learn hands-on, as well!

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How do I apply for a job at ECHO center ?

Betty Maguire | Aug 27, 2019
Marks Landing | Aug 27, 2019

Call them

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I have children ages 9-17. Do you think they will enjoy?

Dina Yifrah | Aug 27, 2018
Rebecca Duprey | Aug 27, 2018

I figure if a child likes or is into different sciences it could be fun for them.

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I have 2 nephews ages 12 and 13, is this an age appropriate activity for them?

Jamie Burke | Aug 27, 2018
Christian Golden | Aug 27, 2018

I think so. My daughter (3 years old) and I (33 years old) enjoyed it equally as much. If they enjoy things like aquariums, they'll certainly enjoy ECHO.

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What are your hours now? I know the hours changed with pandemic, but have they changed again.

Connie Plante | Apr 28, 2022
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain | Apr 28, 2022

Hi Connie, Our hours haven't changed for a while and are open daily, 10 am to 5 pm. Thanks for asking! You can also see more info on our website: http://www.echovermont.org

Are Masks required still?

sam heighton | Apr 28, 2022
Chet Nubbler | Apr 28, 2022

As of Friday March 25 2022. Echo has become mask friendly. Masks are not required for entry, but are still strongly recommended since the majority of the guests that visit Echo are under five and currently unable to be vaccinated.

Are they open to the public ???

Toravea Hill | Aug 26, 2021
Ramon Astillero | Aug 26, 2021

Yes! You'll need to buy tickets in advance and they limit the number of people inside though, so buy your tickets in advance

How much does the entrance cost?

Dima Plop | Aug 27, 2019
Emma Diggs | Aug 27, 2019

Ages 2 and under are free. Adults are 14.50 kids are 11.50 seniors and students are 12.50

Are dogs allowed??

Evan Adorisio | Aug 27, 2019
Kathy Augustyniak | Aug 27, 2019

Not sure if they are or not!!

What is current lake level in lake Champlain

Richard Hildebrand | Aug 27, 2019
Leeanne McGraw | Aug 27, 2019

I'm not sure, I was there for a day visit. I live a few hours away.

Are dogs permitted?

Jynnifer Macomber | Aug 27, 2019
Barbara Oliver | Aug 27, 2019

I would call and ask them.

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What time are your Saturday hours What is admission for adults

Christine Cousineau | Aug 27, 2019
lester suarez | Aug 27, 2019

Hours 10-5 Adults $14.50 Not worthy

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What does it cost?

Heather Deacon | Aug 27, 2019
Adam Gerlack | Aug 27, 2019

GENERAL ADMISSION ECHO members: Free Toddlers (ages 2 and under): Free Children (ages 3-17): $11.50 Seniors & students: $12.50 Adults: $14.50

What is the theme for March 3

Sheree Mossey | Aug 27, 2019
Adam Gerlack | Aug 27, 2019

Dinosaurs, and the were pretty damn cool! (I was there yesterday)

Do you have more then one exhibit going on at this time if yes what are they

Pam Mraz | Aug 27, 2019
John Boquet | Aug 27, 2019

See echovermont.org which describes several exhibits, both ongoing and special events. A fun place for discovery and learning!

Whst is the admission to the museum

Laura Coro | Aug 27, 2019
Jim Girouard | Aug 27, 2019

https://www.echovermont.org/?s=Admission

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are you open new years day?

debbie wilson | Aug 27, 2019
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain | Aug 27, 2019

Hi, yes we are open today regular hours, 10 am to 5 pm

Do you have wheel chairs for use by visitors?

Marty Garrett | Aug 27, 2019
Anthony Sourdiff | Aug 27, 2019

No there isn't but the place is very disability accessable

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Do they have octopuses?

Anne Leblanc | Aug 27, 2018
Martin Walkow | Aug 27, 2018

No, they do not have octopuses. The ocean animals they have are sea stars, sea urchins, see cucumbers, hermit crabs and a horseshoe crab.

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How much is parking?

Debbie Given | Aug 27, 2018
Ria Leveret | Aug 27, 2018

For non members parking is $3/hr

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Do you accept the wild center membership

Maureen Klein | Aug 27, 2018
Thomas Swinehart | Aug 27, 2018

No

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How much are the tickets?

Carla T | Aug 27, 2018
Adam Gerlack | Aug 27, 2019

GENERAL ADMISSION ECHO members: Free Toddlers (ages 2 and under): Free Children (ages 3-17): $11.50 Seniors & students: $12.50 Adults: $14.50

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Fee for the aquarium

doreen Booth | Aug 27, 2018
Matthew Cocuzzo | Aug 27, 2018

As Pathin mentioned there is an admission fee to get into the aquarium/exhibits. For adults it's $16.50; seniors and students are $14.50; children aged 3-17 are $13.50; and toddlers (children 2 and under) are free

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