To allow for proper social distancing, we are currently selling only 36 tickets per hour. Group visits can be arranged based on ticket availability, but we are temporarily suspending our group discounts on admission.

Please call 419-214-5000 ext. 206 or email education@ryanl51.sg-host.com to reserve more than 10 tickets at a time. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer guided tours, and we reserve the right to split groups up to maintain appropriate social distancing.

The National Museum of the Great Lakes welcomes all visitors to a comfortable, safe and accessible space. From our parking area to the maritime park, the Museum offers easily accessible routes and courteous staff ready to help. Due to their historical accuracy, the Col. James M .Schoonmaker Museum Ship and Museum Tug Ohio are not handicap accessible. Narrow, steep staircases are common throughout the boats and may provide difficulties in accessibility for some.

If you have special needs or requests at any point in your visit, please talk with a staff member and accommodations will be made when available and possible.  There is a wheelchair for guest use, be sure to call and reserve it for your visit if you need to guarantee it being available.