Current Hours: CLOSED

After careful consideration and the recent urging of Governor DeWine along with the recommendations of the Lucas County Health Department, the National Museum of the Great Lakes has made the decision to close to the public until further notice effective 5 p.m., Saturday, March 14.

For a full update, please visit our online release: https://nmgl.org/covid-19-update/

Seasonal Hours

Monday-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 Schoonmaker is 4pm

The Museum is Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, 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.

Parking

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