Ohio, USA: The Maritime Museum of Sandusky contains exhibits on shipwrecks, wetlands, navigation, recreational boating, passenger boats, boat building, commercial fishing, commercial shipping, ice harvesting and maritime history.
There is a short video featuring the history of Sandusky's maritime industries.
The museum offers several special programmes throughout the year. From September 12 to 13, 2009, the museum will host its Bay Days Festival. There will be boat rides and model boat building for children and a pirate show.
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Opening times:
June through August
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm
September through May
Friday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm