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Why Become a Member?

The National Museum of the Great Lakes is owned and operated by the Great Lakes Historical Society. Its mission is to preserve and make known the history of the Great Lakes. The museum fulfills this mission by: 1.) Operating the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio; 2.) Publishing our quarterly journal Inland Seas®; 3.) Conducting original underwater archaeology across the Great Lakes; 4.) Offering educational programs; and 5.) Conserving 20th century Great Lakes history with the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and the Museum Tug Ohio.

Your membership supports our mission and helps to keep Great Lakes history afloat for generations to come. We offer multiple levels of membership with varying degrees of support and benefits.

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Museum Level

Museum Level Memberships include the following benefits:

  • Unlimited admission to the museum
  • Unlimited admission to Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and Museum Tug Ohio (May-Oct)
  • Chadburn print newsletter subscription
  • 10% Museum Store discount
  • Discount on museum fee-based programs
  • Senior Individual
    $32
    Age 65+
  • Individual
    $34
  • Senior Couple
    $42
    Age 65+
  • Couple
    $45
  • Grandparent
    $58
    2 adults & all grandchildren under 18
  • Family
    $60
    2 adults & all children under 18 in household

Inland Seas Level

Inland Seas Level Memberships also include the following benefits:

  • All Museum Level Membership Benefits
  • 1-year subscription to the Inland Seas® Journal
  • Annual Great Lakes Calendar
  • Senior
    $62
    Age 65+
  • International Senior
    $76 USD
    Age 65+
  • Individual
    $72
  • International Individual
    $89 USD
  • Family
    $78
    2 adults & all children under 18 in household
  • International Family
    $95 USD
    2 adults & all children under 18 in household

Inland Seas Society Level

Inland Seas Society Level Memberships also include the following benefits:

  • All Museum and Inland Seas Level Benefits
  • CAMM reciprocal admission to participating museums (museum list here)
  • 2 Museum guest passes annually
  • Annual Inland Seas® recognition
  • Contributing
    $125
    All above perks.
  • Benefactor
    $250
    All above perks, plus discounted rental fees, inclusion in V.I.P. events, guided tour for up to 4.
  • Patron
    $500
    All above and Benefactor perks above, plus one overnight dock rental at the Skyway Marina and recognition at the Museum.
Click to Purchase or Renew Your Membership

You can also join or purchase gift memberships by contacting our membership office – 419-214-5000 x 204 or membership@nmgl.org.

  • Membership Brochure Downloadable PDF

Membership Benefit Comparison Chart

Purchase Or Renew Your Membership Today!

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VISIT US

National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front Street
Toledo, Ohio 43605
United States of America
Phone: (419) 214-5000
Url: www.nmgl.org

HOURS

Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Closed on Tuesdays: November 1 - April 30

Museum is Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve
SS Col James M. Schoonmaker and Tug Ohio
open May – October
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EXPLORE THE MUSEUM

The National Museum of the Great Lakes reveals the varied and fascinating history of our treasured Great Lakes, which make up 84% of all of the fresh water in North America. Come explore the history of the world's greatest natural resource—from canoes and schooners to early steamers and freighters—some of which ply the mighty Maumee River right next to the Museum.
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