Dark Waters: Curator Tours
Saturday, November 1, 2025 10am – 12:30pm National Museum of the Great Lakes
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Step beyond the exhibit labels with an exclusive guided tour of Dark Waters: True Crime & Mystery on the Great Lakes. Led by the exhibit’s curator, Director Emeritus Chris Gillcrist, these intimate tours uncover untold stories, chilling details, and behind-the-scenes insights into how the exhibit came together.
Explore all seven stories featured in the gallery while discovering additional accounts, hidden details, and deeper context behind the artifacts on display. Perfect for both history buffs and true crime fans, this unique experience offers a rare chance to dive deeper into our latest temporary exhibit.
Dark Waters is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Tour Dates & Times
- Saturday, September 20
10:15–11:15 AM | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM - Saturday, October 25
10:15–11:15 AM | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM - Saturday, November 1 (Closed-Door Experience)
10:15–11:15 AM – The final opportunity to see the exhibit before it closes.
Tickets
$20 NMGL Members | $40 Non-Members
(Museum admission included. Registration required, click the button below.)
All tours take place in the temporary exhibit gallery at the National Museum of the Great Lakes.
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