Maritime Museum of Sandusky

About Maritime Museum of Sandusky

Maritime Museum of Sandusky operates the Howman Boathouse and Motor & Engine Room, where visitors board Lyman boats and view vessels on display while exploring Sandusky Bay's maritime past. The museum traces passenger boat service, commercial fishing, ice harvesting on Lake Erie, boat-building techniques, Ohio's wetlands, shipwrecks, and Sandusky's role in the Underground Railroad. The working boat building school and restoration workshop allow guests to observe craftspeople at work. The museum hosts programs and events throughout the year. Located in Sandusky, Ohio, it charges admission with prices published online. Visitors with an EBT card receive admission for three dollars, covering up to four people. Active duty military members, including Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve members, along with up to five family members, received free admission through Labor Day according to the site's published end date. Learn more at sanduskymaritime.org.