Erie Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located on Presque Isle Bay which rests on the waterfront in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. It is managed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
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Calling all history buffs...The Erie Maritime Museum focuses on the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. The museum offers a tour of the Battleship U.S. Brig Niagara when it is in port.
Museum 5/5: The museum offers replicas of battle ships during the War of 1812. Some are life-sized and others are models of ships. As you enter the museum, we were welcomed by staff members providing a history of the museum and information about current exhibits. Guests are encouraged to watch a 10-minute visit explaining the Battle of Lake Erie.
All exhibits are labeled with historical significance. The museum provides visuals of weapons, cannons and clothing from the Battle of Lake Erie as well as the water vessels carrying troops in battle.
U.S. Brig Niagara Battleship Tours 5/5: Tour the U.S. Brig Niagara Battle ship to see what life was like for our troops in battle on Lake Erie. This ship was used during the turning point in the battle. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided information, interesting information about the battle and significance of the battleship.
View areas used for weaponry and sailing the U.S. Brig Niagara. Check out the lower deck which served as the living area of the Brig Niagara. The height of the ceiling is approximately 5-feet tall.
The U.S. Brig Niagara takes short sails which guests may partake in throughout the summer. The battleship also travels around Lake Erie for the summer. Check out the museum's website to see when the battleship is in port, taking short or long sailing trips. The admission cost to view the battleship is included in the entrance fee to the museum.
Cleanliness 5/5: The museum was clean and inviting. Enter the museum through the gift shop.
Traffic: Enter the museum using the Holland Street Exit off of the East Bayfront Parkway. The State Street entrance to the museum is closed due to the construction of a new hotel on the Bayfront. The museum is located in the same building as the public library.
Bottom Line: I highly recommend visiting the Erie Maritime Museum; particularly when the U.S. Brig...
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It was a beautiful day so my wife and I decided to travel to Erie and see the Maritime Museum that we spotted on a previous trip. We bought our tickets and was directed to a theater to watch and 8 minute video about the part the US Brig Niagara played in the War of 1812 under the command of Commodore Perry. We then moved to the displays outside the theater and it wasn't long before one of the guides rounded up a group of people ready to see the Niagara. Our guide took us outside and gave us some information on the Niagara before we boarded the ship. While on board he told us about the present day replica pointing out interesting facts intermingled with historical facts about the original US Niagara. Following that my wife and I toured the museum looking at the artifacts and displays. It is an amazing when you look back on the history of the United States how many times the right people were in places of leadership that provided us (U. S.) with the leadership needed to make us the greatest nation in the history of the world.
One word of caution for those traveling north on I-79 and using Google maps or possibly other GPS services for directions. The Google app has you turn off of the Bayfront Parkway onto State St. Then right onto E. Front St. However E. Front is closed due to construction. Stay on Bayfront and turn left on Holland St. then one block turn left onto...
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We really enjoyed our visit. My son loved it! All of the guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. The guides really helped make the whole experience. And the tour of the Niagara was a great unique experience. I definitely recommend making a stop here if you are in the area.
I'm editing my review because the museum responded to this review recently. But I just wanted to add an update that my son was only 5 years old when we visited the museum. But one of the volunteers was able to see just how interested in everything he was. This volunteer generously gifted my son not only a poster but also a book that is sold in the museum. My son still has this poster hanging on his wall and we still read through this book regularly. He was so appreciative and excited to receive such a generous gift. And it has made him interested in the history of lake...
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