Maritime Museum · Lighthouse · Historic Site
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Paradise, Michigan · Great Lakes
Shipwreck history, artifacts, maritime preservation, and Whitefish Point Light Station.
About the attraction
Explore the story beneath the surface
Shipwreck history, artifacts, maritime preservation, and Whitefish Point Light Station.
Collection highlights
What you can explore
- Shipwreck history, artifacts, maritime preservation, and Whitefish Point Light Station.
- Ships, navigation, ports, trade, fisheries, naval service, or local waterfront history
- Artifacts, photographs, and interpretation connecting the site with regional history
SS Edmund Fitzgerald
The museum at Whitefish Point displays the ship’s original bell as a memorial to its 29 crew members.
Explore the SS Edmund Fitzgerald memorial →Before you go
What to expect
Gallery, tour, vessel, and outdoor access can vary; confirm the areas open on the day of your visit.
Stairs, ladders, gangways, narrow passages, uneven surfaces, or weather-exposed areas may limit accessibility.
Plan for local parking, security, weather, and waterfront conditions in Paradise, Michigan.
Location
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Museum photo gallery
Explore the museum
Six photo positions are reserved on every profile. Approved photographs replace the placeholders as they are added.