Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Employee Directory
Higher EducationMichigan, United States2-10 Employees
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is a small maritime museum in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, located on Whitefish Point near Sault Ste. Marie. It operates within the higher education sector with a focus on educating visitors about Lake Superior lighthouses and Great Lakes shipwrecks, offering interpretive content and exhibitions that explore the region's maritime heritage. The institution serves both visitors and researchers seeking historical context about the Great Lakes' navigational and wreck history. In 2024, the museum received the Superior Award from the Historical Society of Michigan, recognizing its work in the field. It also engages with regional partners to broaden access to its programs and has conducted research projects, including releasing sonar imagery of Barge 129 in Lake Superior in 2022.