Michigan Maritime Museum
| Address: | 260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI 49090, USA |
| Phone: | +1 269-637-8078 |
| Site: | michiganmaritimemuseum.org |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM |
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Christopher Light
Great Time. Yes, its small, but then its easy to see it all. The Coast Guard Rescue boats were of interest, but the several operating boats and the chance to take a ride on Lake Michigan or the Black River were nice. The Sloop, Friends Good Will, we enjoyed watching it sail, really motored in and out of harbor (sailed on the open lake). Then the electric boat of the 1930s and 40s took a nice cruise of South Havens harbor and up the Black River.
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Mike Mouzourakis
We tried this museum to burn some time until lunch. It was a lot better than expected. We had a chance to get on the ship and had a personal tour with the captain. Our six year old loved it and it was very educational. We didnt do the boat tour because we just missed it and the next one wasnt for another hour and a half. Even the little museum area had a lot of great information about the Great Lakes and local ship wrecks.
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Christopher Carlson
The Mariners Museum in South Haven offers three boat tours, fully restored Coast Guard rescue boats and an excellent exhibit of Lake Michigan during WW II. Boat tours on Exact replica (topside) of an 1810 vessel that sailed the Great Lakes and their other historic boats are fun. The two hour sunset tour tickets to sail on it are only $42 each and includes Museum entrance!
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Sharon Enright
Hands on history! I am wholly impressed by the volunteers who teach and assist with a professionalism that can only be a result of their love for the maritime history planted right on the beach of South Haven. Sail with them on one of the schooners replicated from the War of 1812. Unforgettable!
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Ben Morlock
This was a great experience its been two weeks and my son is 5 and still talking about the ride on the friends of the goodwill and the museum the staff were polite the ride on the friends of the goodwill
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Dori Smith
Very interesting and well put together museum about Lake Michigan. Both indoor and outdoor exhibits ranging from ships down to pictorial displays. Not particularly disabled friendly.
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Dale Stringham
Nice little place preserves history of shipwrecks on the Great Lakes. Also, has boats for excursions. I especially liked the "Friends Good Will", a single masted sloop replica.
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Shannon Shock
Awesome museum with even more awesome history of ships! We loved checking out the Friends Goodwill which is a tall ship. They do offer tours on the tall ships as well.
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Douglas Buschman
Really enjoyed. Had nice selection of books. Nice little gift shop. Had a lot of history about local boating. Plus what part they an lake Michigan play during ww2.
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Martha Vance
Waste of time and money. No one shared any information about museum or visiting ships. Basically you had to read everything and if you have questions, too bad.
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Robert Gleason
This is a great museum, take the time to book a trip on the Friends Good Will you wont be disappointed! Yes its the one that looks like a pirate ship!!
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Michael Lah
Went there to see the Nina and the Pinta. The US Life Saving Service display was great, and the kids had fun in the commercial fishing tug.
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Star Gleason
This place is awesome! Tells you all about the sunken boats in Lake Michigan. Take trips on their very amazing boat Friends Good Will!
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Lady Angelia
Had a great time out on the boat! The captain is sassy and amazing at getting the kids involved. Would definitely go again ❤
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Eileen Smith
Engaging exhibits, demonstrative videos, and pleasant staff make this place a worthwhile location to visit!
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Mike Mounce
Great place to visit and a trip on the Friends Good Will is a must! The crew of the ship were the best.
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Craig Richards
Premiere nautical destination. Everchanging displays. Unique boats to board and cruise.
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Vickie Disbrow
Great, learning experience. Be sure to enjoy the tall ship, Good Will Friends.
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SAVAGE TAN
The reason to fall in love with this region can be found behind these doors.
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Harish Ramalingam
Didnt really have much to do so decided to drop in. Its good but small.
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Barbara Achterhof
I liked the museum and the ride on Lindy Lou. It was a beautiful day!
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Pete Goddard
The museum is pretty cool but the sunset sail is absolutely amazing!
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Linda Sinko
Wonderful historical info, great gift shop, neat sailing/boat tours
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Amie Koncsol
The Viking ship was there, which was cool. Not a bunch to see.
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Malissa Sherman
Great family activity. Grandsons just loved the pirate ship
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Pete Larson
Very interesting material on the Great Lakes history.
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Amber Green
Awesome haunted house this year!! We all loved it!!
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hi there
A treasure waiting to be discovered. Be sure to stop
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Kevin Story
Interesting but more of a place to get boat rides.
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Rodney Tolbert
Nice facilities and Friends Goodwill worth seeing
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Bartlomiej Krol
Surprising more to see here than I thought.
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Brent Houlding
Great history. Boat ride is relaxing.
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Felecia Foxx
5 buildings to walk thru and explore
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Oswaldo Rene Cuy Castellanos
Having some vacations in Michigan!
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mitch stutzman
Nice staff interesting exhibits
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Chris Smith
Went on a cruise. It was great
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Patty Tarpley
Enjoyed the River cruise!
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deborah mayle
So interesting, done well
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Dani Anesin
Fun
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