LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM

VERGENNES, VT

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Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is a non-profit organization located in Vergennes, Vermont. The museum was founded in 1985 with the aim of preserving and sharing the history of Lake Champlain, the Champlain Valley, and the people who have lived and worked in the area. The museum is situated on 4.5 acres of land on the shores of Lake Champlain, and it features indoor and outdoor exhibits, interactive displays, and educational programs.

The museum's collection includes a wide range of artifacts, including boats, tools, weapons, and household items. The museum has a special focus on maritime history, and visitors can explore exhibits on topics such as shipbuilding, commercial fishing, and naval warfare. One of the museum's main attractions is its fleet of boats, which includes historic replicas as well as modern vessels used for educational programs and research.

In addition to its exhibits, the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum offers a variety of educational programs for visitors of all ages. The museum hosts school groups, summer camps, and workshops on topics such as boatbuilding, blacksmithing, and woodworking. The museum also offers boat tours of Lake Champlain, giving visitors the opportunity to see the lake from a unique perspective.

Overall, the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of Lake Champlain and the Champlain Valley. The museum's exhibits, programs, and boat tours offer a unique and engaging way to learn about this important region of Vermont.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in VERGENNES VT. US MID #8405000215

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,635,699 from tax period 201304 (YYYYMM).

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LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM AT BASIN HARBOR INCORPORATED
4472 BASIN HARBOR RD
VERGENNES
VT
05491-9192

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LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM Information

MID # 8405000215
Name LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM AT BASIN HARBOR INCORPORATED
Alternate Name LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 222570380
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201304
INCOME 2,001,254
REVENUE 1,635,699
LAT/LONG 44.196692, -73.357064
CODES FIPS State Code: 50
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 960200
US Census Block: 2103