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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
Written by Derek LutzYou can explore the history and archaeology of a national treasure of nearly 200 historic shipwrecks in and around Thunder Bay at the Great lakes Maritime Heritage Center, the Thunder Buy National Marine Sanctuary's 20,000 square foot river front headquarters. Exhibits on Great Lakes maritime history and shipwrecks include the new "Exploring the Shipwreck Century" exhibit. This permanent 8,000 square ft. exhibit enables visitors to experience elements of a traditional maritime museum, combined with a hands-on discovery center. The hands-on discovery exhibit features life-sized re-creations of an historic Great lakes schooner. Other features include shipwreck sites, artifact displays, and interactive learning stations on technology and diving.
The Center also features a sanctuary store, state of the art education space, high-definition theater, and archaeological conservation lab. The admission-free Center is a great destination and the best place to begin exploring Thunder Bay.
Website: http://thunderbay.noaa.gov/
Price: Free
Summer Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sundays 12 noon: - 5 pm