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Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitors Center


  • Bellows Fall Fish Ladder and Visitors Center 17 Bridge St Bellows Falls, Vermont United States (map)

The Fish Ladder is open Fridays and Saturdays from

May 24th to August 31st from 10 -4.

Observe the fish ladder from above and below, explore interpretive exhibits, and speak with a knowledgeable environmental educator about our local watershed.

Whether you're curious about migrating fish species or want to learn more about how fish ladders work, The Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center is a place to learn, explore, and experience a unique perspective of the Connecticut River.

The Nature Museum operates the Visitor Center on behalf of Great River Hydro, owner of the fish ladder as well as the hydroelectric facility in Bellows Falls, Vermont.

See directions, photos, and more information about the fish ladder here.

Beginning the end of June

Summer Unplugged

Free Programming for kids on local ecology at the Fish Ladder

Every Friday and Saturday at 10