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Erie Maritime Museum, Erie

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Erie Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located on Presque Isle Bay which rests on the waterfront in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. It is managed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). When it opened its doors on May 21, 1998, it became the first new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission-affiliated museum in twenty years. Alongside its extensive indoor exhibits, it serves as the homeport for the US Brig Niagara, a modern recreation of the 1813-US Brig Niagara which served as Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's relief flagship during the Battle of Lake Erie. While the museum focuses on the War of 1812 in the "frontier", it is designed to celebrate Erie's rich maritime heritage.
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  • Beautiful museum, very open and light, with a number of interesting artifacts and a great gift shop. The highlight was being able to tour the US Brig Niagara. Harry, the guide, was informative and.....  more
    Beautiful museum, very open and light, with a number of interesting artifacts and a great gift shop. The highlight was being able to tour the US Brig Niagara. Harry, the guide, was informative and.....  more »
  • Visited the last Friday of August and the museum was conveniently located right next to the Hampton Inn where I was staying. Admission was $7 and the museum contained many exhibits and artifacts of.....  more
    Visited the last Friday of August and the museum was conveniently located right next to the Hampton Inn where I was staying. Admission was $7 and the museum contained many exhibits and artifacts of.....  more »
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  • Overall I greatly enjoyed my visit to this museum... here's the highlights and my wish list: plenty of parking, low entrance fee, and the ship tour at the end are all plusses here. Would like to see more historical info, an updated video, and not some GE display in the entrance. Interactive displays are much needed here and would bump the review to a 5 star rating and more kid friendly. Erie has an Amazing History and I'm grateful for the day trip!
  • We really enjoyed our visit. My son loved it! All of the guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. The guides really helped make the whole experience. And the tour of the Niagara was a great unique experience. I definitely recommend making a stop here if you are in the area.

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