The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is a museum located on South Lake Avenue near the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the center overlooks the entrance to the Duluth-Superior harbor and is one of the best Duluth attractions. Established in 1973, the center includes exhibits that focus on the history and operations of commercial shipping in the upper Great Lakes as well as information about the Aerial Lift Bridge.

Some of the items in the center include a three story steam engine, a pilothouse, historically accurate replica cabins, 50 scale models of ships, the historic 1901 Fresnel Lens, and much more. The center has several education outreach programs and also hosts special events.

600 South Lake Avenue, Duluth, Minnesota, Phone: 218-720-5260

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