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Explore the shipwrecks lying in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, featuring exciting exhibits for all ages. Walk the decks of a wooden Great Lakes schooner replica, feel a Great Lakes storm, and touch the massive timbers of the boat resting on the lake bottom. All without getting wet!
This visitor center provides a range of accessibility features for every visitor to enjoy the exhibits. Visitors can download the Shipwreck Alley Tours app, which presents an audio tour of the exhibits and a written narration of the shipwreck tour. This app also provides sensory friendly assistance. Visit our website to learn more information specifically about wheelchair mobility, service animals, sight and hearing impaired assistance, and sensory friendly assistance.
Accessibility Information
- Service dogs are always welcome at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. We follow the U.S. Department of Justice’s requirements for service dogs as listed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Service dogs are defined as animals trained to provide assistance to a person with a disability.
- Transportation
- For guests who require accessible parking, it is located in front of the center, closest to the ramp to the visitor center.
Mobility accessibility further information:- Wheelchair Accessibility/Mobility
- This facility has a wheelchair accessible front desk and accessible entrances. There is an inclined ramp at the front entrance of the building.
- This facility has wheelchair friendly walkways, restrooms, a theater and a conference room.
- There is an elevator available to access the upper level of the museum.
- There is a bi-level drinking fountain located within the building.
Vision Information:- Shipwreck Alley Tour app
- A written version of the history of 13 of the shipwrecks touched on during the Lady Michigan narration, is available. You must have GPS enabled and the closest shipwreck should "pop up" on your phone screen. You can also just scroll through on your own as well.
- https://apps.apple.com/tt/app/shipwreck-alley/id1516925971 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app2261&pli=1
Hearing Information:- Shipwreck Alley Tour app:
- An audio tour of 10 locations in the visitor center is available. "Beacons" were installed throughout the center that are triggered by a phone that has the app installed and GPS setting enabled. As a visitor passes within range of a beacon, the audio tour is triggered on the phone. Visitors can also choose to advance the audio tour on their own instead of using the beacons.
- https://apps.apple.com/tt/app/shipwreck-alley/id1516925971 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app2261&pli=1
- An audio tour of 10 locations in the visitor center is available. "Beacons" were installed throughout the center that are triggered by a phone that has the app installed and GPS setting enabled. As a visitor passes within range of a beacon, the audio tour is triggered on the phone. Visitors can also choose to advance the audio tour on their own instead of using the beacons.
Autism/Sensory accessibility information:- Shipwreck Alley Tours App:
- Discover Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary through a variety of engaging experiences. Begin with a concise "General Introduction" to get acquainted with the sanctuary. Explore a map of the visitor center for easy navigation. Dive into the fascinating "Shipwreck Tour," a written version of the Lady Michigan narration, providing insights into 13 shipwrecks. For a captivating journey, embark on an "Exhibit Tour," triggered by beacons or manually advanced, offering an audio guide through ten visitor center locations.
- https://apps.apple.com/tt/app/shipwreck-alley/id1516925971 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app2261&pli=1
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