Michigan Maritime Museum

Southwest Michigan, MI | leisure | 1. 0 to 4 hours

260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI 49090, USA


Overview

The Museum displays exhibits related to the maritime history of the Great Lakes with an emphasis on items from the state of Michigan. Five separate buildings offer a variety of engaging opportunities for the Museum visitor, including permanent and changing exhibits on Michigan maritime history, a center for the teaching of boat building and related maritime skills, and a regionally renowned research library. Waterfront festivals and events are complemented by the hustle and bustle of a modern harbor and vast sandy beaches in one of West Michigan's most picturesque shoreline communities.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: $6 to $12
Duration: 1. 0 to 4 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Fun Exhibits

    The combination of immersive exhibits and the opportunity to board or sail on historic vessels provides a deeply engaging educational experience on the Great Lakes.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Historic Ships

    Five on-water exhibits made up of both replica and historic vessels comprise the fleet. The Museum Fleet can be viewed from the Museum docks and all are available to the public for on-water experiences. Each vessel has a story of its own and represents a certain era and style of maritime history.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Off-Season

    Operating hours vary during off season day sails are available daily from May to September

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