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Sauder Village Membership Swap
This October, enjoy an exclusive perk of your National Museum of the Great Lakes membership! We are excited to announce a membership swap with the Sauder…
Sensory Friendly Weekends
Explore our museum in a calm, accommodating setting during our Sensory Friendly Weekends. It’s tailored for your family’s comfort and enjoyment. 🗓️ Saturday,…
Lil Scuppers Kid’s Club: Birds in Your Backyard with Black Swamp Bird Observatory
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. Get ready to spread your wings and discover the amazing birds living right outside your window! Join Jamie…
Guided Schoonmaker Tour
Experience the Col. James M. Schoonmaker like never before with our new guided tours, offered every Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. through the remainder of…
Guided Schoonmaker Tour
Experience the Col. James M. Schoonmaker like never before with our new guided tours, offered every Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. through the remainder of…
Fall Lecture Series: Where Is the 𝘕𝘰. 2? The Mystery of the 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 & 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘰. 2
Join us for the our 2026 Fall Lecture Series, presented by Impact Employment Solutions. Participants can choose when registering to join us in-person at the…
Guided Schoonmaker Tour
Experience the Col. James M. Schoonmaker like never before with our new guided tours, offered every Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. through the remainder of…
Guided Schoonmaker Tour
Experience the Col. James M. Schoonmaker like never before with our new guided tours, offered every Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. through the remainder of…
Nature Journaling: Capturing Autumn
📅 Saturday, October 24 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Celebrate the beauty of autumn through observation, creativity, and curiosity during this guided Nature Journaling…
Maritime Career Day 2026
Maritime Career Day at the National Museum of the Great Lakes Event Date & Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: National Museum of the…
Guided Schoonmaker Tour
Experience the Col. James M. Schoonmaker like never before with our new guided tours, offered every Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. through the remainder of…
Guided Schoonmaker Tour
Experience the Col. James M. Schoonmaker like never before with our new guided tours, offered every Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. through the remainder of…
Boo on the Boat
Bring your ghouls and goblins during museum hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last boarding at 4 p.m.) on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 for…
Volunteers 1st Day
Come Aboard our Volunteer Crew Please note: This month’s event will be held on Monday, November 2nd. Join us for Volunteers 1st Day, presented by Medical…
Homeschool Series
Spark curiosity and bring learning to life! Each month, homeschoolers will discover a new Great Lakes topic through engaging STEAM lessons, inquiry-based…
Sensory Friendly Weekends
Explore our museum in a calm, accommodating setting during our Sensory Friendly Weekends. It’s tailored for your family’s comfort and enjoyment. 🗓️ Saturday,…
Sensory Friendly Weekends
Explore our museum in a calm, accommodating setting during our Sensory Friendly Weekends. It’s tailored for your family’s comfort and enjoyment. 🗓️ Saturday,…
Fall Lecture Series: Gales of November—The Untold Story of the 𝘌𝘥𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘻𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘥
Join us for the our 2026 Fall Lecture Series, presented by Impact Employment Solutions. Participants can choose when registering to join us in-person at the…
Lil’ Scupper’s Kids Club: Great Lakes Beach Glass Discovery with Maroks GlassRoots
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. Discover the colorful journey of Great Lakes beach glass through storytime, hands-on exploration, and playful…
Volunteers 1st Day
Come Aboard our Volunteer Crew Join us for Volunteers 1st Day, presented by Medical Mutual. Drop into the museum on the first of every month to help support…
Homeschool Series
Spark curiosity and bring learning to life! Each month, homeschoolers will discover a new Great Lakes topic through engaging STEAM lessons, inquiry-based…
Sensory Friendly Weekends
Explore our museum in a calm, accommodating setting during our Sensory Friendly Weekends. It’s tailored for your family’s comfort and enjoyment. 🗓️ Saturday,…
Sensory Friendly Weekends
Explore our museum in a calm, accommodating setting during our Sensory Friendly Weekends. It’s tailored for your family’s comfort and enjoyment. 🗓️ Saturday,…
Nature Journaling: A Cozy Winter Workshop
📅 Tuesday, December 29 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Experience the quiet beauty of winter through observation, creativity, and curiosity during this guided Nature…