The National Museum of the Great Lakes will be reopening the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and Museum Tug Ohio to the public beginning Friday, May 1! The museum ships close annually over the winter months and re-open for public tours between May 1 and October 31. Visitors may come onboard the 617-foot cargo ship and historic tug to experience what life was like on the lakes in the early 1900s. Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 12pm-5pm *The last time to board the boats is 4 pm. Click here for admission details.
We tell the awe-inspiring stories of the Great Lakes. 500 breathtaking photographs, 250 artifacts, 45 interactive exhibits, and a 617-foot freighter.
