Full Steam Ahead: The Golden Age of Great Lakes Passenger Steamships
Nov 19 – Dec 31
Ongoing Exhibit at The Michigan Maritime Museum
Overview
Experience the golden age of passenger steamships on the Great Lakes at the Museum’s newest exhibit! Explore the history and stories of the luxury passenger steamers that traveled the Lakes in the early 1900s.
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the bygone era when tourists sought escape from the congested urban metropolises to the cool breezes and natural wonders along the northern shores. Discover life aboard these floating palaces. Picture yourself lounging in the sumptuous salons, feasting in the stately dining rooms, and enjoying shipboard games. Learn the skills required of the crew and marvel at the steam technology that propelled these leviathans of the Lakes.
The exhibit is included with Museum Admission, read here for hours and pricing.
This exhibit is sponsored in part by Tiara Yachts and Do-It Corporation.
Full Steam Ahead: The Golden Age of Great Lakes Passenger SteamshipsMichigan Maritime Museum
260 Dyckman Avenue
South Haven, MI 49090
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