“preserving underwater history”
The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center is a visitor center for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, featuring exciting exhibits for all ages. Exploring the Shipwreck Century, is located in the center's main hall and includes a full-size replica wooden Great Lakes schooner and shipwreck where visitors can walk the decks, feel a Great Lakes storm, and touch the massive timbers of the boat resting on the lake bottom ... without getting wet!
This is a great little museum that is near the historic downtown Alpena and right on the river. There is a replica boat inside, lots of shipwreck artifacts, and a slide and tunnels for kids to go through. It is also free! Plan to spend about an hour walking through the 2 story building and exploring inside the big ship. The river walk is right outside too.
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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage
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- Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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