The Chicago Maritime Museum offers visitors a chronological walk through the eras of French fur traders, sail and steam-powered vessels, modern commercial Great Lakes frigates, recreational sailing, and the Ralph and Rita Frese Canoe Collection.
Two permanent exhibits, opened in May, focus on the Lady Elgin, the deadliest disaster on the open waters of the Great Lakes, and on Captain Bill Pinkney, the first Black sailor to solo-circumnavigate the globe around the five Great Capes.
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Date and time of the tour: Wednesday, August 14, 2:00 pm
Approximate duration: 90 minutes, split into two parts: the galleries and Bubbly Creek
Additional questions, please contact: Ariana Rubin, Museum Manager, manager@chicagomaritimemuseum.org, (773) 376-1982
Capacity and cost: 25 people
Admission for adults: $10 + $5 guided tour = $ 15.00
Location: The Chicago Maritime Museum is located in the lower level of the Bridgeport Art Center at 1200 W. 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Transit information:
Travel directions (driving and CTA) can be found on the visit page on our website. Free parking is in the North Parking Lot.
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