The Museum Ship Valley Camp is a museum ship dedicated to the lake freighter, SS Valley Camp that served on the Great Lakes for almost 50 years. The 550-foot-long vessel is permanently docked on historic Water Street and features over 100 interesting exhibits that document the history of the freighter and the maritime heritage of Sault Ste. Marie. Visitors can explore the ship on guided tours, experience the crew’s quarters which housed 29 men, and take in the fascinating exhibits housed in the cargo hold. The Valley Camp also houses four aquariums showcasing a variety of fish species from the Great Lakes region. The Museum Ship Valley Camp is open to visitors from mid-May through Mid-October.

326 E Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, Map

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