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Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship — Attraction in Toledo

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Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship
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Col. James M. Schoonmaker, formerly Willis B. Boyer, is a lake freighter that served as a commercial vessel on the Great Lakes for much of the 20th century. Named for Medal of Honor recipient James Martinus Schoonmaker, it is currently a museum ship in Toledo, Ohio.
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National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front St, Toledo, OH 43605, United States
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Glass City Metropark
1505 Front St, Toledo, OH 43605
Glass City Riverwalk
Toledo, OH 43605
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The Garden by Poco Piatti
1521 Front St, Toledo, OH 43605
Beer Thirty
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Earth Coffeehouse & Cafe
1447 N Summit St Suite D, Toledo, OH 43604
Bellwether at Toledo Spirits
1301 N Summit St, Toledo, OH 43604
Summit Diner - Toledo, OH
1039 N Summit St, Toledo, OH 43604
Toledo Pickle Company
1030 Water St, Toledo, OH 43604
Jomaa Brothers Pizza
626 Chestnut St #1974, Toledo, OH 43604
Riverside Barbeque Company
915 N Summit St Suite 201, Toledo, OH 43604
Burger King
802 Front St, Toledo, OH 43605
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Rialto Jean Project
927 N Summit St, Toledo, OH 43604
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Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship

1701 Front St, Toledo, OH 43605
4.7(66)
Open 24 hours
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Col. James M. Schoonmaker, formerly Willis B. Boyer, is a lake freighter that served as a commercial vessel on the Great Lakes for much of the 20th century. Named for Medal of Honor recipient James Martinus Schoonmaker, it is currently a museum ship in Toledo, Ohio.

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attractions: National Museum of the Great Lakes, The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark, Glass City Metropark, Glass City Riverwalk, restaurants: The Garden by Poco Piatti, Beer Thirty, TolHouse, Earth Coffeehouse & Cafe, Bellwether at Toledo Spirits, Summit Diner - Toledo, OH, Toledo Pickle Company, Jomaa Brothers Pizza, Riverside Barbeque Company, Burger King, local businesses: Rialto Jean Project
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nmgl.org

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Nearby attractions of Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship

National Museum of the Great Lakes

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Glass City Metropark

Glass City Riverwalk

National Museum of the Great Lakes

National Museum of the Great Lakes

4.7

(686)

Open 24 hours
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The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark

The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark

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Glass City Metropark

Glass City Metropark

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(280)

Open until 10:00 PM
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Glass City Riverwalk

Glass City Riverwalk

4.8

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Open until 10:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship

The Garden by Poco Piatti

Beer Thirty

TolHouse

Earth Coffeehouse & Cafe

Bellwether at Toledo Spirits

Summit Diner - Toledo, OH

Toledo Pickle Company

Jomaa Brothers Pizza

Riverside Barbeque Company

Burger King

The Garden by Poco Piatti

The Garden by Poco Piatti

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Beer Thirty

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Earth Coffeehouse & Cafe

Earth Coffeehouse & Cafe

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Rialto Jean Project

Rialto Jean Project

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Christina YoungloveChristina Younglove
This was a very enjoyable tour of this freighter. Before Covid19 tours were given as group tours. Currently they are "self guided" but still a great time. Your admission includes a tour of the freighter, a tour of the tug "Ohio" and admission to the museum on site. All are great for kids! I have visited the museum before. I had never visited the freighter or tug. I was delighted and took more that 150 pictures. The history behind these 2 vessels is astounding. There are placards that tell you about what you are viewing. I spent 2 hours on the freighter and tug, I did not have time for the museum. Give yourself the good part of the afternoon to do all 3.
Susan HannaSusan Hanna
How have I lived in Toledo my entire life and not visited this museum until now? So interesting and well maintained . So thankful there are enough people who care about preserving history! The museum had many interactive displays, artifacts, and photos. Short informational video was well done. Staff was super fry. Overall a great place to spend a few hours! Added bonus, teachers are admitted free.
J SCJ SC
It was great this Halloween. One time we went there they were passing out little Dum Dum lollipops and tiny stuff like that but this time they had nobody passing them out because of the virus. They were in a little plastic bags with candy in them and you can grab a few. It was fun and especially seeing the whole history and how people long ago used to live in those bunks and you get pretty good access
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This was a very enjoyable tour of this freighter. Before Covid19 tours were given as group tours. Currently they are "self guided" but still a great time. Your admission includes a tour of the freighter, a tour of the tug "Ohio" and admission to the museum on site. All are great for kids! I have visited the museum before. I had never visited the freighter or tug. I was delighted and took more that 150 pictures. The history behind these 2 vessels is astounding. There are placards that tell you about what you are viewing. I spent 2 hours on the freighter and tug, I did not have time for the museum. Give yourself the good part of the afternoon to do all 3.
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How have I lived in Toledo my entire life and not visited this museum until now? So interesting and well maintained . So thankful there are enough people who care about preserving history! The museum had many interactive displays, artifacts, and photos. Short informational video was well done. Staff was super fry. Overall a great place to spend a few hours! Added bonus, teachers are admitted free.
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It was great this Halloween. One time we went there they were passing out little Dum Dum lollipops and tiny stuff like that but this time they had nobody passing them out because of the virus. They were in a little plastic bags with candy in them and you can grab a few. It was fun and especially seeing the whole history and how people long ago used to live in those bunks and you get pretty good access
J SC

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This was a very enjoyable tour of this freighter. Before Covid19 tours were given as group tours. Currently they are "self guided" but still a great time. Your admission includes a tour of the freighter, a tour of the tug "Ohio" and admission to the museum on site. All are great for kids! I have visited the museum before. I had never visited the freighter or tug. I was delighted and took more that 150 pictures. The history behind these 2 vessels is astounding. There are placards that tell you about what you are viewing. I spent 2 hours on the freighter and tug, I did not have time for the museum. Give yourself the good part of the afternoon...

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3y

Whole family has a blast including out 8 and 11 year old boys, and the grandparents. Tugboat was great to see, and the freighter was incredible-truly unforgettable. The museum part was great too. Los of well written mini stories, artifacts, pictures that were really interesting. A little bit disappointing that a number of exhibits weren’t working, but overall we’re loved it. Highly recommend...

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4y

How have I lived in Toledo my entire life and not visited this museum until now? So interesting and well maintained . So thankful there are enough people who care about preserving history! The museum had many interactive displays, artifacts, and photos. Short informational video was well done. Staff was super fry. Overall a great place to spend a few hours! Added bonus, teachers are...

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