Free admission to museum vessels on July 1. Join us for a day in celebration of the 11th Anniversary of the rechristening of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and in honor of Ding Schoonmaker, grandson of its namesake who was instrumental in the boat’s restoration. All visitors receive FREE admission to museum vessels
It’s the return of the Members Only Fireworks viewing! Join us on Saturday, July 2, for an amazing view of Toledo’s fireworks aboard the Col. James M. Schoonmaker museum ship or on the grounds of our maritime park. Bring your own chairs and picnic and enjoy the evening with other members of the National Museum
A Putt-putt Hole-in-one Challenge Onboard the Museum Ship Join us for a hole-in-one contest onboard the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship. Explore the National Museum of the Great Lakes and, while onboard our vessel, take a swing (or two!) on our custom built putting greens. Plus, a hole-in-one lets you take home a special
Make a day out of exploring Great Lakes history at the National Museum of the Great Lakes and seeing the Port of Toledo from the water aboard the Sandpiper. Your ticket gets you full access to the National Museum of the Great Lakes, including world class, family friendly exhibits, a 617-foot iron ore freighter and
Set foot in spaces typically off-limits to visitors in an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship, the Museum Tug Ohio and the St. Marys Challenger Pilothouse. During this 2 hour experience you have the exclusive opportunity to take a deeper dive into the ships inner workings and visit “hard-hat” only
Join us on the third Monday of the month for Capt. Scupper’s Songfest—a morning maritime music and movement class presented by Sing into Reading. This fun activity targeting our youngest maritime enthusiasts gives kids the chance to build a love of reading through music that incorporates a “Great Lakes twist.” Children ages 0-6 and their
Make a day out of exploring Great Lakes history at the National Museum of the Great Lakes and seeing the Port of Toledo from the water aboard the Sandpiper. Your ticket gets you full access to the National Museum of the Great Lakes, including world class, family friendly exhibits, a 617-foot iron ore freighter and
Set foot in spaces typically off-limits to visitors in an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship, the Museum Tug Ohio and the St. Marys Challenger Pilothouse. During this 2 hour experience you have the exclusive opportunity to take a deeper dive into the ships inner workings and visit “hard-hat” only
Join us on the third Monday of the month for Capt. Scupper’s Songfest—a morning maritime music and movement class presented by Sing into Reading. This fun activity targeting our youngest maritime enthusiasts gives kids the chance to build a love of reading through music that incorporates a “Great Lakes twist.” Children ages 0-6 and their
Join us on the third Monday of the month for Capt. Scupper’s Songfest—a morning maritime music and movement class presented by Sing into Reading. This fun activity targeting our youngest maritime enthusiasts gives kids the chance to build a love of reading through music that incorporates a “Great Lakes twist.” Children ages 0-6 and their
