Hours & Parking – National Museum of the Great Lakes

Hours and Parking

1701 Front Street, Toledo, OH, 43605

Monday, Wednesday – Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Closed on Tuesdays November 1 – April 30

Col. James M. Schoonmaker and Tug Ohio are open May-October.

The last time to board the vessels is 4 pm.

Closed on Tuesdays November 1 – April 30

The Museum is Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

NOTE: For customer safety, the Museum will close for Lucas County Level 2 or 3 Snow Emergencies.

The Schoonmaker and Ohio will close during periods of high wind, bad weather, or extreme heat.

The Museum site offers several parking lots for its visitors. Designated handicapped parking is available in each lot. Parking is FREE!

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