Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

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500 W Fletcher St
Alpena, MI 49707
Explore the shipwrecks lying in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, featuring exciting exhibits for all ages. Walk the decks of a wooden Great Lakes schooner replica, feel a Great Lakes storm, and touch the massive timbers of the boat resting on the lake bottom. All without getting wet! This visitor center provides a range of accessibility features for every visitor to enjoy the exhibits. Visitors can download the Shipwreck Alley Tours app, which presents an audio tour of the exhibits and a written narration of the shipwreck tour. This app also provides sensory friendly assistance. Visit our website to learn more information specifically about wheelchair mobility, service animals, sight and hearing impaired assistance, and sensory friendly assistance.

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Anne B.
9/3/2019

I am a self described shipwreck junky so this was marvelous. We went with a group of adult friends but I definitely would bring my grandkids​ back because of all the interactive displays. Of...

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Tim C.
3/16/2023

What a delightful, hands-on maritime museum. Free admission with very friendly, helpful guides. Lots of fun!

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Dave C.
8/15/2018

This place is free (unless you take the shipwreck tour which is $30) - with a ton of stuff for people of all ages; lots of information on shipwrecks, reading material, stuff salvaged from the...

Jeff V.
9/20/2022

Well worth a visit. Very interesting for adults and children. There's a lot to see and learn. Also ship wreck tour is great.

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Marin C.
12/1/2018

Excellent museum. Good for families. Interesting exhibits, some multi-media stuff. Gift shop and a partial green roof/garden with a nice view of the river. I recommend stopping by if you're in...

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