national museum of the great lakes

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  mamaguatemala

  Very interesting and would love to go back in summer to tour the ship. Interactive so that my first grader was interested. Very neat information on storm formation in the great lakes that we all learned from.

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  karao656

  I went with my dad and 3 children (ages 9,8,5). My children are easily "bored" and I wasn't sure it would be worth the money. We arrived around 1:30 and didn't leave till after 4:00 because we had to leave. My children NEVER got " bored". We toured the ship first and spent over an hour freely exploring it together. The museum had several hands-on options for my younger son and they all learned while having fun. My dad was able to buy a grandparents membership and is excited to bring more grand kids with him the next time. I highly recommend this museum and ship to everyone.

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  sal42

  I saw the positive reviews on here and I was wondering if it was really THAT good.... Well I agree with everyone else! The museum has a lot of interesting artifacts but my favorite thing about this museum was how interactive it is. There are a lot of little games to play or videos to watch and you can physically touch most of the exhibits. I would like to return in the summer so I can tour the barge. I would absolutely recommend visiting this museum for people of all ages.

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  OhioBytheRiver

  My husband and I really enjoyed a visit to this new museum and were impressed with the quality of the exhibits. There was a nice mix of interactive exhibit features that really helped bring the history and story of the Great Lakes to life. We took my Dad along and he really enjoyed and related to the history since he grew up in the area. Although the tours of the Schoonmacher lake freighter don't start until May, we still felt we received our money's worth in the museum without that added attraction.

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  OutofLima

  Too many museums are look but don't touch. Or the attractions keep you roped off from the best places; not here. not on this ship. Climb the gangplank to a 100+ year old freighter and start exploring! The cargo holds, the engine room, crew cabins, VIP accommodations, the pilot house, and the captains quarters are all accessible. My 11 year old daughter was worried that she wouldn't like this idea; we had to pull her off the ship in order to get to the museum before closing time. An absolute must if you go to Toledo!

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  michigan193

  We first visited the museum and Schoonmaker back in September, 2014. We were so impressed with the vessel and museum that we purchased a grandparents annual pass for $40. We have subsequently taken all of the grandkids on 4 different trips to this destination and we are still finding unique things to enjoy in the museum. Note that the Schoonmaker is open May - October. You can go EVERYWHERE on the vessel ... from the engine room to the captain's quarters. With Tony Packos only a mile away on Front street, we really enjoy making a day of this destination.

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  ZuMax

  Went to museum on a weekday with a teen and tween and their grandmother. Everyone had a wonderful experience. Museum has been beautifully assembled to educate and entertain, telling the story of life on the Great Lakes. NW Ohio is my childhood home so I am not there often. Have told many, MANY people to make the trip -- worth a drive and I will go again. Not sure if laker docked outside is open for tours in winter months. It was a must see part of the visit. Helpful docents on board. Follow up with lunch at original Tony Packo's down the street for a perfect multi-generational outing.

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  USACityPlanner

  This is a small new museum located on the riverfront across from downtown. The focus of the museum are the ships and shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. One of the largest freighters that traveled the Great Lakes is located adjacent to the museum available to tour and in my opinion, the highlight of the museum. This is a great addition to the toledo scene.

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  H5639NTrb

  Not only do you get to visit the Great Lakes Museum , you also get to tour an authentic, floating, great lakes freighter as part of your visit.

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  JeanneP898

  The exhibit is small but interesting, especially if you've lived on the Great Lakes all or most of your life.