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Events

Talks, tours, family programs, and member gatherings at the National Museum of the Great Lakes.

20 events

  1. Two visitors in a museum gallery, one standing and one seated in a wheelchair, appear under a blue overlay with white icons of a bird on a clock, a lightbulb, and a speaker to signal sensory-friendly features like timing, lighting, and sound.

    Sensory Friendly Weekends

    • Saturday, October 10, 2026
    • 11am – Noon

    Explore our museum in a calm, accommodating setting during our Sensory Friendly Weekends. It’s tailored for your family’s comfort and enjoyment. 🗓️ Saturday, October 10 from 9 –…
  2. Two visitors in a museum gallery, one standing and one seated in a wheelchair, appear under a blue overlay with white icons of a bird on a clock, a lightbulb, and a speaker to signal sensory-friendly features like timing, lighting, and sound.

    Sensory Friendly Weekends

    • Sunday, October 11, 2026
    • 11am – Noon

    Explore our museum in a calm, accommodating setting during our Sensory Friendly Weekends. It’s tailored for your family’s comfort and enjoyment. 🗓️ Saturday, October 10 from 9 –…
  3. Little kids sitting in a circle.

    Lil Scuppers Kid’s Club: Birds in Your Backyard with Black Swamp Bird Observatory

    • Thursday, October 15, 2026
    • 10:30am – 11:30am

    Get ready to spread your wings and discover the amazing birds living right outside your window! Join Jamie Cunningham, Education Director at the Black Swamp Bird Observatory, for…
  4. Woman at a podium in front of a crowd of people.

    Fall Lecture Series: Where Is the No.2? The Mystery of the Marquette & Bessemer No. 2

    • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
    • 7pm – 8:30pm

    Join us for the our 2026 Fall Lecture Series, presented by Impact Employment Solutions. Participants can choose when registering to join us in-person at the museum or tune…
  5. Woman's hand using watercolor paint.

    Nature Journaling: Capturing Autumn

    • Saturday, October 24, 2026
    • 11am – 1pm

    Connect with Autumn’s natural beauty through observation, creativity, and curiosity during this guided Nature Journaling workshop. Set against the backdrop of the Maumee River, you’ll learn simple techniques…
  6. A woman holding out a snake for a girl to touch.

    Maritime Career Day 2026

    • Tuesday, October 27, 2026
    • 9am – 2pm

    Open to:  Students in grades 7-12 Interested community members Event Description: The National Museum of the Great Lakes is excited to host Maritime Career Day, an engaging event…

  7. Boo on the Boat

    • Friday, October 30, 2026
    • Oct 30 – Oct 31

    Bring your ghouls and goblins during museum hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last boarding at 4 p.m.) for Halloween fun aboard two of Toledo’s most historic haunts,…
  8. Man drawing a kid in a clown costume.

    Caricatures with Don Lee aboard the Schoonmaker

    • Saturday, October 31, 2026
    • 10am – 4pm

    While you’re enjoying Boo on the Boat at the National Museum of the Great Lakes on Saturday, October 31, we’re featuring a special treat! From 10:00 AM to…