National Museum of the Great Lakes, Ohio, United States

5.0 (357 reviews) Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #5 in Toledo Speciality Museums

Wonderful museum about the history of the Great Lakes

This is a maritime museum dedicated to the Great Lakes. There are six exhibit galleries, an outdoor maritime park, the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship, and the Museum Tug OHIO. While the Ship is open seasonally May- October, the museum and maritime park open year-round. Capacity is limited and pre-purchased reservations is available online.

Address

1701 Front St, Toledo, OH 43605-1481

Mobile

+1 419-214-5000

Website

http://www.nmgl.org/

Working hours

Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Monday, May 13, 2024, 3:54

User Ratings

5.0 based on (357 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 4Picture_Perch 5:00 PM Mar 11, 2023
    Great for Adults
    Wish I would have realized the boats were not open in the winter. Just another reason to return. Enjoyed reading about the Great Lakes and ships that sank. Very detailed descriptions of every exhibit. Lots of reading and not many hands on activities for kids. I noticed a bunch of small children looking bored but as an adult loved this museum. So much information in a small building. Price is very reasonable and a small little gift shop as well.
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  • 5AlanB5214 5:00 PM Feb 12, 2023
    Great exhibits and very interesting!
    Great museum with very interesting exhibits. The museum is located right on the water with a great view of the city and access to the walking path along the river. Museum has a Great Lakes freighter and tug boat docked outside. The freighter and tug are only open from May to October. Definitely enjoyed it and will be back in the summer to tour the boats.

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