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Lake Superior Maritime Museum

600 South Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN
218-727-2497
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Ranked #9 of 36 attractions in Duluth
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, Tourist/ Visitor Centres, Scenic Railroads
Activities: Group tours/day tour, Birdwatching, Viewing wildlife
Description: This maritime museum details the Great Lakes' history and the part they played in the shipping industry.
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stillwater, mn
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I stop at this museum every time I come to Duluth. It's free and I can always find something that I haven't seen before. More

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Silver Bay, MN
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This is always an interesting place to visit. Very fitting for a city built on shipping. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This is right on the canal, so you won't miss any massive boats coming in, or seeing the lift bridge go up and down. This free museum is great for all ages. It is self led, very organized. You can go for half hour or half day. Little kids have a chance to steer the pretend boat. You'll see how... More

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South Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I didn't think anything was free anymore, but the museum was. It was full of artifacts from shipwrecks, replicas of early 20th century ship cabins, and other nautical displays such as a huge steam engine which was as tall as two storeys. They also have a mini-theatre section where you can sit and watch short films about the Great Lakes... More

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Herbster, WI
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

It is a small museum packed full of history of Lake Superior. We were so impressed the first time we toured the museum we bacame lifetime members. You walk at your own pace but staff can always help. Admission is free but would be worth $10 a ticket. More

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Iron River, Wisconsin
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

replicas of old ships and some life-sized models of rooms on ships and some recovered items from shipwrecks. Information regarding shipping today with easy to read descriptions. Near the lift bridge in canal park, Dultuh. More

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Saint Peter, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

A great museum!!! The history of Duluth presented with Maritime Models excels at engaging you. A nice visit with a chance to walk off some lunch or dinner from Canal Park eateries, and learn about the area you are exploring. If you like ships and maritime adventure you should visit. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

This is where you want to go to learn everything you could imagine involving the Great Lakes, boats, barges, the Aerial Lift Bridge and more. Your kids (or you) will enjoy standing behind the captain's wheel at the helm of the ship while looking out at the light house. More

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Midwest City, Oklahoma
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Learn about the Edmund Fitzgerald,including artifacts and about other wrecks on Lake Superior. Right on the banks and has a working bridge control in the museum for vessels traveling the Lake. Interesting to several age groups. More

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Ashland, Wisconsin
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Growing up the daughter of a sailor, this place was just the ticket for me! It was like being a little girl again, spending time with my Dad on his boat. As we were there, a ship came into port. As I was waving to the men who were waving from the deck of the ship, I suddenly realized that... More

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