Exhibit—Dark Waters: True Crime and Mystery on the Great Lakes
June 28 – October 31, 2025 National Museum of the Great Lakes
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Temporary Exhibit | June 28 – October 31, 2025
Step into the shadows of Great Lakes history in the inaugural show of our new Temporary Exhibit Gallery, supported by Kiemle Hankins and Don McCord and Merrie Williams, Dark Waters dives deep into the region’s most gripping tales of wrongdoing, misfortune, and unsolved mystery—revealing how seemingly placid waters can hide turbulent stories that shaped communities and challenged the law.
Plan Your Visit
Dates: Saturday, June 28 – Friday, October 31, 2025
Location: Temporary Exhibit Gallery
Admission: Included with regular museum entry | Members free | Free for Museums for All participants (families and individuals receiving food assistance), thanks for presenting sponsors UToledo Health & Toledo Refining Company
Recommended for: Ages 13 and up (graphic content and mature themes)
Dark Waters: True Crime and Mystery on the Great Lakes is presented by Buckeye Broadband and The Blade.
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