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Valley Camp Museum
Valley Camp Museum
Sault Ste. Marie
view websiteCorner of Johnson & Water Streets
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
888-744-7867
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
History Museum
Special Collection
Valley Camp Museum Description
Climb aboard a huge 1917 steam-powered freighter to learn more about maritime history and life on the big ships that made their way through the Great Lakes. On board the Valley Camp you'll find a large number of exhibits, from photography and video presentations to an aquarium, artifacts and even lifeboats rescued from the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald. Tour the deck, take a look inside the engine room, and see how and where the sailors lived and worked.
Kid Tips
Babies: Carry, sling, or backpack your baby. The museum is only partly stroller-friendly, and the stairs are steep.
School-Age Kids: Kids this age will love going up on the deck of the boat and seeing the crew's quarters. The lower part of the museum may not be as thrilling, but you can get through it quickly if their interest is waning.
Planning Notes
- Wear sunscreen and/or hats. A large portion of the tour takes place outdoors, on the huge deck of the Valley Camp.
- Wear sturdy shoes. The upper decks can be slippery.
Just the Facts
Hours: Last ticket sold one hour before closing, schedule subject to change without notice Mid-May - June: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily July - Late August: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. daily Late August - September: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily October 1 - Mid-October 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Fees: Under $10
Recommended Time: 1 to 2 hours
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What's Nearby?
- Museum Ship Vly Camp 501 E Water St
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
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Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
906-632-6853 46.49782388888889 -84.33851388888888 - The Tower of History 326 E. Portage
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
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