Dossin Great Lakes Museum
| Address: | 100 The Strand, Detroit, MI 48207, USA |
| Phone: | +1 313-833-5538 |
| Site: | detroithistorical.org |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | Closed Closed 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM |
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Don Lee
The Great Lakes played a crucial role in the history and economy of the North American continent, and Dossin offers a glimpse of what they meant to the Detroit area in particular. Everything from the War of 1812 to rumrunning to recreational boating to the giant freighters that transport grain, coal, iron ore to and from the Great Lakes ports and the world beyond are represented in photos, models and interactive displays. Of special note: The intact wheelhouse of the freighter William Clay Ford, one of four ships that left the safety of Whitefish Bay to search for the missing Edmund Fitzgerald. Stand inside, take the wheel and imagine.
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Ryan Melichar
Such a great place loaded with all kinds of information about the Great Lakes and the shipping industry. The staff was also very informative as well. A really cool part was that near the back they had the wheel house from and old freighter. It was awesome, everything was still intact and you would check it all out. Worth a visit!
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George Knudsen
The museum is great, it has fun things for kids to do and lots of history lessons for adults. It has a lot about the Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck, and the bridge of the William Clay Ford freighter to show what the deck is like on the river. Very nice displays of model ships from long ago are very interesting too.
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Alfred Brock
A beautiful and important history resource. Their natural history and resources displays are also important. Models of shipping through the centuries as well as a wheelhouse to enter and play/work in makes this place a wonderful day out. Picnic and fishing facilities are nearby.
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John Hintz
I used to come here as a child in the late 60s.If your into speedboats and steam ships freighters.this is your place.ive Havent been here since 1971 but lot of remodeling and new exbits make this a good field trip or a family a good bet for your money. A Detroit Treat.enjoyed :-)
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Sarah Leszczynski
Absolutely incredible museum with so much to do and see inside! Short films, photo ops in the amazing wooden structure they have restored and maintain with a healthy dose of Detroit maritime history! A MUST See when visiting this amazing island!
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carl gregory
Very pleasantly suprized. I expected it to be nice and interesting, but small. Probably twice as big as I anticipated from front. Interactive exhibits for you and old. Highly recommended for anyone.
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Troy Jacobson
Unique museum about Detroits history as a major Great Lakes port. Features one of a kind handmade models of old ships. The building integrates the pilot house from a retired Great Lakes freighter.
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Andy Oxenreider
This is a pretty good museum, and part of a decent day out to Belle Isle. For my part, getting to see the bridge of a mid-century Laker is the best part of this one.
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Jason Naumann
Much bigger than it looks, with some exceptional shipwreck salvage, miniatures, and a few interactive exhibits. The lighthouse glass is really neat.
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Greg Zimmerman
Very educational partner from out of town not familiar with Detroit history enjoyed it very much we have grandson with us also had a good time
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Mike Schultz
This is not a huge place but it is laid out very well. The lobby is set up like a captains cabin on an old galleon. Its quite nice.
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Gordie Hanna
A very good little museum that is kid friendly. Lots of information on the Great Lakes, ships, and Detroit. Cant believe its free!
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Alex Linebrink
This is a gorgeous museum filled with amazing facts and details about the Detroit River and the Great Lakes. This is a must visit!
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Lateefah Dixon
5 Star, had no idea that the museum had so much to offer for singles or families. Great experience, will come again. Thanks.
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Kasun De Alwis
Lovely place. Can learn many things about ships in great lakes of US. Also very good place for kids, they cab enjoy it well.
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Dennis Maxwell
Pleasantly surprised. The place is bigger than it looks....things for the kids to interact with and you will learn something.
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Travis Johnson
Free, small museum, with a great knowledgeable staff. If you are at Bell Isle spend a few minutes here. Its worth your time.
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Brigitte Neuman
Wonderful. Volunteers keep this museum running and are kind and helpful. I brought my 1 and 3 year old and they loved it.
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Nancy Eaton
A must see words simply cannot describe it. I took my son there as a child and now take my granddaughter there
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John Kraft
Enjoyed the tour. Nice collection of historical items and information about the island and the Great Lakes.
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Ming Zhao
超级赞的地方，尤其所在小岛。
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Jason Hutchinson
Glad we stopped and checked it out. Great little museum, very informative, friendly staff.
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Richard Jurica
Good thing my brother in law Sean didnt go with us or hed still be there reading.
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j buza
Very informative! Enjoyed the recording of the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
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Angelo Marignani
Detroit is ggreat and this is an example of that Say nice things about Detroit
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Shane Osnoe
Free and super small, but staff is awesome and very helpful. Lots of history!
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Bethany Bates
Not quite my cup of tea, but lots of interactive exhibits for children.
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Maria Fletcher
Educational and interesting and free admission except for the park fee
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Katrina Dixon
The place I love to visit always discover something new to see.
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Jayne Walsh
Neat museum, especially love the pilot house on the river.
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Charles Johnston
Very cool place. A lot to learn. Hands on stuff for kids.
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Frank Lemanski
Very interesting museum. A must for the Great Lakes buff.
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Bob Bunn
Great place to visit for Maritime history in Detroit
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Chuck Serdoner
So many cool and interesting things to see and do.
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Amie Lynn
Very fun experience. Great for a quick visit.
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HagarTheHorrible
Must see, many hands on informative exhibits.
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Shumon Hossain
A nice Museum for all ages. Free admission.
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Austin Tebbe
Awesome little museum for free, cool stuff
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A Private User
A must see if you are on the island !
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Donna Murray
lovely and worth a trip to the museum.
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Nina Brown
Love the William Clay Ford pilot house.
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Lance Cahoon
So much fun lots of stuff to see and do
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Jason Goodin
Best pokestop on the island after 5
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Thomas Demeter
Weird little museum to stop into.
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Paul Rosko
The guide was very knowledgeable
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Jeffrey Hunt
Very nice..clean family fun
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Eugene Zarzecki
History of Detroit Boating
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Bill Marr
Great maritime history.
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Jeremy Marshall
Bit small, but nice.
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Deborah Moffat
Interesting and fun!
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Yury Kang
Very intresting
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Nolan Dingwall
Great museum
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