Exhibit Philosophy

“Our exhibit philosophy is simple; educate and entertain.”

Our exhibit philosophy is simple; educate and entertain.

Our displays will educate the visitor about the importance of the Great Lakes to our national story.

The experience will be designed to educate a diverse audience both in age and knowledge of the topic.

We will accomplish this goal of education in visually, auditory and tactile compelling ways so that the experience is engrossing and entertaining.

Together We Give | May 5, 2020April 28, 2020 - 10:33 am
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 — Now, more than ever, we are called upon to make a difference. On Tuesday, May 5, the Great Lakes Historical Society and its National Museum of the Great Lakes will be participating in #GivingTuesdayNow—a global day of giving and unity set up as an emergency response to the unprecedented need
Museum Reimagines Youth Learning with New Student, Teacher and Parent ResourcesApril 20, 2020 - 1:23 pm
April 17, 2020 (Toledo, Ohio) – In an effort to help educators, parents, and students stay connected to Great Lakes History, the National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) has reimagined Captain Scupper’s Kids Club to become their newest virtual initiative. “We all want to do what we can to help others during this incredibly
Museum Embraces Virtual Education to Lift Up Great Lakes EnthusiastsApril 20, 2020 - 1:19 pm
March 30, 2020 (Toledo, Ohio) – Over the last several weeks, with stay-at-home orders in effect, the way individuals and organizations do business has dramatically changed. Online connection tools have become increasingly important. In response, the National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) has substantially increased its virtual education initiatives to better support its members