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Plan Your Visit

Join us in the fascinating stories of the Great Lakes as you learn about the rich history of the world’s most important natrual resource and immerse yourself in unique media and hands-on experiences. The National Museum of the Great Lakes is a complete experience—our campus includes the museum ship S.S. Col. James M. Schoonmaker and a maritime park with unique artifacts and beautiful landscaping along the banks of the Maumee River.

Most visitors spend one to one and a half hours at the Museum to take in all of the exhibits.  That’s one reason why Museum memberships are so popular since they afford our members the opportunity to come back and visit at as often as they like for “deeper dives” into our exhibits.  If you plan to include the Schoonmaker in your trip to the Museum, you’ll want to set aside even more time to explore and experience life on a Great Lakes ship.

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(Col. James M. Schoonmaker open May – October)

The Museum is Closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

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

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

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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