We really enjoyed our time at the museum and would highly recommend it. First of all, it’s free, can’t get any better than that! And it was so informative. Lived in Michigan most of my life and had no idea that Thunder Bay has so many vessels sunk there. It will take about 2 hours to see it and attend the films.

End of season run and it was the crew of 3 and me and my crew, loved the views!

The wildlife sanctuary here in Alpena is much like the Everglades in the summer there is many birds and animals that remind me of this and the layout3

I loved going through this museum. I think this day I went they had cardboard box boat races. Very fun. Great place

From diving on shipwrecks to fishing one of the top Smallmouth habitats in the country.

History of the area and lakes.

First of all, for free I dont see how you could have anything bad to say. This was a really neat place to visit. The coolest thing was definitely the storm experience on the boat at the entrance. The inside of the ship has good sounding audio simulating a strong storm. Lightning flashes in the windows, the boat creaks, the lights move on the wall... it was neat. The museum is also obviously full of shipwreck artifacts and info on the Great Lakes. There are also a couple of rooms with things recovered from shipwrecks. Be sure to open all of the drawers in here as there is a lot to see. I would HIGHLY recommend visiting here if you are in the area or it is on your way to wherever youre headed. We also did the glass bottom boat tour, but that has its own page where I will write its own review.

Great beaches with plenty to see.

We visited after the 4th of july parade with family from out of town.the grandbabys loved running around .

Educational, Family Friendly

Beautiful displays inside and they are always involved in neat activities during the summer.

Beautiful is an understatement!

This is a great place for whole families to enjoy and pick up a little knowledge.

Nice place to visit but has a lot of goose poop all over.

Such a wonderful place to visit in Alpena. Great museum. Also, a great place for small parties.

Its a great place to take your kids to see all the boats & ship wrecks that thay can see & play on

Awesome time to spend looking at some of the Lakes history also its free...

If you are in area its a must see. Also it is free and educational

The museum is interactive and full of shipwreck artifacts. There are some childrens activities such as an indoor play area. If you go on the boat tour expecting buried treasure you will be let down. The tours are an extension of the museum that offers a view into the graves of the many wrecks of the area, while preserving them.With Besser museum and planetarium nearby, as well as several local restaurants and shops, you will not be disappointed spending the day in the area.

Great place to visit. Very interesting and very educational. Dont miss it.

Beware of the glass bottom boat tour. Not enough viewing space or time for the amount of people on the boat. Expensive for what you get. Go on a good day so at least you can enjoy the ride.

Not as cool as I thought it would

Amazing place to go! This is a GREAT place to go for a fun trip! They have shipwreck stuff!

Wonderful place to learn about Thunder Bay and Lake Huron history.

Great place for kids and adults and its free.

Love theoutdoor activities

Great free activity for all ages.

Awesome!!!