Come aboard and discover Great Lakes heritage
Plan Your Visit
Make the most of your experience by planning ahead – book your tickets, take note of museum hours and accessibility, and decide on how to get here or where to park.
Exhibits & Galleries
From steam engines and rivet guns to passenger stories and paintings, our galleries and exhibits are always evolving.
Shipwrights by Improbable Escapes
Do you have what it takes to get your vessel into ship-shape?! Grab your team and find out during 1-hour puzzle solving experience.
Museum Events
There is always something new on the horizon. Find out about our upcoming events, tell your friends and save-the-date.
Learn & Explore
Our Museum welcomes individuals of all ages to learn about the maritime history of the Great Lakes at our one-of-a-kind, historic waterfront location.
School programs for grades 2-8 in science and technology and social sciences are specifically designed to enhance the curriculum., while youth-oriented workshops welcome community groups to explore topics that introduce kids to the history and science of the Great Lakes. If your goal is to never stop learning and you have an interest in our local history, we have developed adult programs with you in mind.