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Bayfield Maritime Museum, Bayfield

4.6
#11 of 39 in Things to do in Bayfield
History Museum · Museum
Open Seasonally, Weekends in June, Daily July Through Labor Day, Weekends in September 10am to 4pm

Sharing stories and artifacts about Lake Superior commercial fishing, lighthouses, boats, ships, and the innovative people of Bayfield who made their living on this great inland sea.

We operate strictly with volunteers and your support. After you've explored Bayfield's maritime stories, please consider donating what you can to keep these traditions alive.
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  • By patriciafT8755CJ
    This places has boats and boats!! Kids and adults would find it interesting. Entrance fee is reasonable. Down by the docks in downtown bayfield.  more »
  • By Mark_Dagget
    We took some family here and looked around and it was very informative. It is a good way to kill an hour or two and we really enjoyed it.  more »
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  • By Glen Morris
    What a great educational place to take the family! This free (donations greatly appreciate) museum has a lot of exhibit for any age. From my couple years of stopping in, the museum always has rotating exhibits and currently (Aug 2019) have some really interesting exhibits outside! This place also has really good parking down by the water! Pack a picnic and take the family there for some fun!
  • By Jackie LaVaque
    Nice small museum. Lots of information about fishing and shipping in this area, plus the volunteers are great to chat with, they know a lot. Super nice space. The sea lamprey in the tank was very ugly and a good way to drive home the impact these non-native species are having on these waters. And it's free!
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