Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
(989) 884-6200
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center kicks off with shipwreck artifacts, a full-size schooner, and hands-on exhibits that brings the area’s shipwreck stories to life
Sitting right on Alpena’s Lake Huron waterfront, it’s a free museum that mixes adventure, history, and plenty of family fun.
Explore real shipwreck artifacts, climb aboard a full-size replica schooner, and immerse yourself in interactive exhibits for all ages for FREE.
What to Expect
The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center has tons of hands-on activities to learn about the Great Lakes.
Climb on the giant boat that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of a thunderstorm. It’s built at an angle so it feels like the boat is tipping over. Plus there is old furniture inside making you feel like you transported back into time.
Best part: its FREE!
