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Member Pop Up Perk: 50% Off Great Lakes Science Center

August 1 – August 31, 2025 Great Lakes Science Center

Member Pop Up Perk: 50% Off Great Lakes Science Center

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We are excited to announce your latest Member Pop Up Perk! This August, enjoy 50% off a Museum + Ship Combo Ticket at the Great Lakes Science Center. Explore the museum and the centennial of the Steamship William G. Mather, plus a special exhibit.

This offer is exclusively for National Museum of the Great Lakes members. To learn more about becoming a member, visit nmgl.org/membership.

Details:

Duration: Entire month of August

Admission Includes: 50% off Museum + Ship Combo tickets with any level of NMGL/GLHS membership. 

Exclusions: This offer cannot be combined with any other discount.  The discount is only available by presenting your membership card in person at the ticket counters/box office.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore new experiences with your family. We look forward to seeing our members enjoy science and a different museum vessel at the Great Lakes Science Center this August! 


Special Exhibit: Celebrating 100 Years of the Steamship William G. Mather

This summer, the Science Center is setting sail on a historic celebration—the centennial of the Steamship William G. Mather! For 100 years, this iconic Great Lakes freighter has stood as a testament to innovation, industry and Cleveland’s manufacturing legacy.

William G. Mather

To celebrate, we’re presenting Steam & Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes, a brand-new exhibit developed by the Science Center that explores the past, present, and future of Great Lakes shipping and the contributions the Mather has made over the years. Through interactive displays, historic artifacts and hands-on activities this exhibition highlights the impact of steam power on shipping, the evolution of maritime technology, and the Mather’s legacy.

Steam and Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes runs through September 1 and is included with general admission to the Science Center.