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Review:
The museum is a portal to dive back into the past and learn about the maritime history of Ludington. Located in a landmark historic building— a former US Coast Guard Station—the museum teaches in an entertaining way.
The three main attractions are a scale model diorama of the Elberta railyard, a 110-foot panorama painting of Pere Marquette Lake in the 1800s, and the pilothouse of the Pere Marquette 22 carferry. Visitors will also enjoy watching various interactive exhibits and holograms of captains Andy Van Dyke and Nels Palmer. The best part of the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum is the opportunity to pilot the Pere Marquette 22 carferry into Ludington’s harbor.
217 South Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI 49431, Phone: 231-843-4808
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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