Our mission isn’t possible without our members! As a thank you for your commitment and support, we invite you to kick off the 2026 season with our Members Only Pancake Breakfast aboard the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship, presented by John and Barbara Burson! As a valued member, you’ll be among the first guests of the season to step aboard while enjoying a delicious breakfast served in the ship’s galley and enjoyed in the crew’s mess and officer’s dining room. Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Reservations available in half-hour increments) Location: Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship Cost: FREE for members (Donations welcome upon registration) 🌟 Space is limited—register to save your spot! 🌟 Important Details: Reservations are required and must be made according to your membership level. Individual members may reserve one spot. Family memberships include reservations for 2 adults and all children under 18 in the household. Not sure about your membership level? Call 419.214.5000 ext. 204 for assistance. Interested in becoming a member? Visit nmgl.org/membership to join today! Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow members and celebrate the start of a new season! BONUS ACTIVITIES: Roger LeLievre will be inside the museum signing copies of the 2026 Know Your Ships book during the event. Cartoonist Don Lee will also be on board offering caricatures.
We tell the awe-inspiring stories of the Great Lakes. 500 breathtaking photographs, 250 artifacts, 45 interactive exhibits, and a 617-foot freighter.
