Julie A.
9/21/2016
Great exhibit & worth the $6. admission! We were able to walk in the Hope fishing boat & read about all the boats that have passed through Death's Door - including the Edmond Fitzgerald. Very good...
Death's Door Maritime Museum
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12724 W Wisconsin Bay Rd
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Where Great Lakes maritime history comes alive! Located along Sturgeon Bay’s working waterfront, the Door County Maritime Museum showcases the area’s rich maritime roots. The museum features several interactive exhibits, as well as tours of the immaculately restored seagoing tugboat John Purves. Hard-working fishermen, brave ship captains, skilled craftsmen, bold inventors and lonely lighthouse keepers are just some of the personalities you’ll discover in the galleries of the museum
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4.05 reviews
Phyllis B.
7/23/2024
This was a nice and interesting museum. It's not very large so could be disappointing for some. It's primarily dedicated to two things - a fishing boat The Hope and a large selection of old boat...
J. Z.
6/19/2024
Having previously visited the Door County Maritime Museum and the Cana Island Lighthouse, we were disappointed in the Death's Door Maritime Museum. All three are affiliated, but this one seems...
William H.
8/19/2015
Not bad for a rainy day but nothing to go out of your way for. No exhibits for children (that is just an heads up). Some interesting information on historic wrecks and "Death's Door". Although...
Lou A.
7/11/2016
We had a great time at the museum. Learned a lot about the area and was caught in a thunderstorm with the curator Wally. He made the whole experience worth while. Great guy and a wonderful place...
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