Museum Admission
For all ages! • Open 9am–5pm • Tickets Valid Any Day from May 1st–October 31st 2026
What to Expect
One of Michigan's most popular destinations!
Tickets can only be used in the calendar year they are purchased!
Open Hours
May 1st–October 31st
9am–5pm
About
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is one of Michigan's most popular tourism destinations, attracting over 75,000 visitors each year. Museum guests discover the dramatic stories of shipwreck and survival on the Great Lakes at Whitefish Point, a National Historic Site. Whitefish Point is also home to the oldest operating lighthouse on Lake Superior, which has been in operation since 1861...the same year that President Abraham Lincoln took office!
More Info
A tour of the Shipwreck Museum Campus includes:
- A self-guided tour of the Shipwreck Museum main gallery, which includes a permanent exhibit dedicated to the Edmund Fitzgerald, featuring the ship's original bell.
- A self-guided tour of the 1923 USCG Surfboat House.
- A self-guided tour of the 1861 USLHS Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters.
- A 14 minute long Edmund Fitzgerald video documentary, which is viewed in the restored 1923 USCG Motor Lifeboat House.
Address
18335 N Whitefish Point Rd, Paradise, MI, 49768
Pricing
| Adult | $15 |
| Child | $11 |
| Youth | Free |
| Family | $50 |
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 2 days before the start time.
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