Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431
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The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum brings history to life with digital storytelling, authentic images and artifacts, and engaging interactive exhibits that entertain, enlighten, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the region’s maritime history. Located in the former U.S. Coast Guard Station, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this family-friendly, three-story museum overlooks Lake Michigan’s wild shoreline, Ludington’s iconic North Pier Light, and the historic car-ferry Badger, extending the maritime experience beyond its doors in this vacation wonderland. The museum is operated by the Mason County Historical Society, which also operates the nearby Historic White Pine Village.
jillrG4534NS | August 2025
Great value and very well designed museum!
I can't believe in all the years I've been going to Ludington that I've never visited this museum. My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We had visited White Pine Village earlier in the day and...
Hi183987123 | June 2024
Interesting Museum
The Ludington Maritime Museum was super interesting, with a lot of nautical history, particularly on the rail/car ferries of the Great Lakes and the blizzard of 1906. Housed in a former Coast Guard...
795davec | August 2023
Great way to spend half a day
A good-sized 3 story building that used first housed the coast guard, is now home to a Maritime Museum. There are exhibits and movies about local maritime history, boat building, the history of the...
Sewersavvy | September 2023
Maritime museum
Great museum, learned about the Armstice day storm. Excellent use of technology to help with learning about the maritime area and ships in and out of Ludington.
Cindy T | August 2023
Weekend in Ludington
Worth your time for a visit. Very informative, multiple floors. Loved the sip simulator. Takes about 1-2 hours, depending on your interest. Something for everyone.
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