Friday, January 23, 2026
KINGSTON, ONTARIO – The Great Lakes Museum is proud to announce that it has been awarded gold in the Museum category by the community in the Best of Kingston & Area Contest. The Museum is honoured to receive this recognition and extends its heartfelt thanks to the community for their continued support. What a great way toThursday, August 28, 2025
Dark Waters Exhibit Plunges Visitors Into True-Crime Mysteries of the Great Lakes The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) recently announced the opening of Dark Waters: True Crime and Mystery on the Great Lakes, the first exhibition to debut in the museum’s new Temporary Exhibit Gallery.Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory I Set to Dock in Toledo, May 30th The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL), the Toledo–Lucas County Port Authority, and Destination Toledo today announced that Victory I — a 286‐foot, 190‐guest small ship operated by Victory Cruise Lines — will berth at ToledoWednesday, November 15, 2023
Credit: Jon Monk The National Museum of the Great Lakes offers free admission Saturday to Monday. TOLEDO, Ohio — The National Museum of the Great Lakes announced an upcoming expansion as well as a change in leadership during their annual State of the Museum update, changes that come during the organization's "second waveWednesday, November 1, 2023
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (Toledo, Ohio) – On Saturday, December 2, the National Museum of the Great Lakes, in partnership with Geo. Gradel Co., invites individuals to join a holiday tradition by welcoming back the ”Christmas Tree Ship.” Additionally, thanks to the generosity of The University of Toledo MedicalTuesday, August 8, 2023
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 (Toledo, Ohio) – On Sunday, August 20, the National Museum of the Great Lakes welcomes the largest U.S. Academic Research Fleet vessel on the Great Lakes, the R/V Blue Heron. Operated by the Large Lakes Observatory at the University of Minnesota Duluth, the R/V Blue Heron is well-equipped for research andFriday, July 21, 2023
WHAT: 1) Great Lakes Fest featuring the Toledo Antique & Classic Boat Show 2) Freighter Golf WHEN: Great Lakes Fest: Saturday, July 22, 2023; 10am-5pm; Freighter Golf: Concludes Sunday, July 23 WHERE: National Museum of the Great Lakes 1701 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605 ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Great Lakes Fest featuring the ToledoThursday, June 15, 2023
Thursday, June 15, 2023 (Toledo, Ohio) – The National Museum of the Great Lakes and Ramsey Brothers Restoration are proud to announce they are teaming up to host Great Lakes Fest featuring the return of the Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show this summer on Saturday, July 22. “From 2007 to 2018 the Toledo Antique &Monday, May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023 (Toledo, Ohio) – On Monday, May 1st, the National Museum of the Great Lakes will reopen the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and Museum Tug Ohio for the 2023 season. In addition, beginning in May the museum’s open hours will also increase from 6 to 7 days a week, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday, April 13, 2023
Thursday, April 13, 2023 (Toledo, Ohio) – The National Museum of the Great Lakes is looking to engage more people in their mission by offering multiple opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer their time as museum ship attendants, special project supporters, and more. “Whether you have 1 day a month, 5 days a
