Plan Your Visit
Experience the rich maritime heritage of the Great Lakes by visiting Michigan's most distinguished institution of maritime research, preservation and education.
Five separate buildings offer a variety of engaging opportunities for the Museum visitor, including permanent and changing exhibits on Michigan maritime history, a center for the teaching of boatbuilding and related maritime skills, and a regionally renowned research library. Waterfront festivals and events are complemented by the hustle and bustle of a modern harbor and vast sandy beaches in one of west Michigan's most picturesque shoreline communities.
Friends Good Will is a tall ship sailing out of the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven, Michigan. The square topsail sloop is a replica of a ship of that name that fought for both the US and Great Britain during the War of 1812. The ship takes regularly scheduled sails on Lake Michigan from mid-May through mid-September, with crew dressed in full 1812 era regalia . During the summer months special “Pirate Chaser Adventure Sails” are scheduled for the younger set Wednesday though Saturday. For details and reservations call 1 800 747 3810 or purchase tickets online.
Lindy Lou is an electric river launch that cruises up and down the Black River, starting at and returning to the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven. The launch is a recreation vessel designed to be a replica of river launches found in South Haven in the early 1900's. The launch cruises daily from May through October. For details and reservations, call 1 800 747 3810 or purchase tickets online.
Coming Soon! Bernida is a prizewinning 1921 R Class yacht taking four passengers for sails on Lake Michigan.
Admissions
Members receive free admission to the Museum.
Below is the Museum admission and Friends Good Will boarding price schedule.
| Price Schedule | Adult | Child | Senior |
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Museum Admission Dockside boarding of Friends Good Will is included with museum admission if the vessel is in port during summer season |
$6.00 | $4.50 | $5.00 |
Friends Good Will Ticket Prices
Sail aboard Friends Good Will during our summer season. Choose a Day Sail or a Sunset Cruise (must be 4 years old or above). Reserve your spot!
| Sail Schedule | 4 years old or above |
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Day Sails - 1 1/2 hour cruise May 29 - Oct 10 - 1:15 pm and 3:15 pm |
$30/person |
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Sunset Cruise -2 hour cruise May 28 - Oct 10 |
$40/person |
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Pirate Chaser Sail - 1 1/2 hour cruise June 17 - Sept 4 |
$35/person |
Check the Sailing Schedule for times and availability of cruises offered. Limited to 28 people per cruise, so get your spot reserved today!
Welcoming Environment
The Michigan Maritime Museum has an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or religious background, descent or nationality, age, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender & gender identification, disability, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Facility Rentals
Michigan Maritime Museum Campus - $1,000 (per day). Lightkeeper's House Grounds - $1,000 (per day). Boat Shed - $400 (per day). Museum Gallery - $150 (per hour). Friends Good Will Dockside - $250. Friends Good Will Charter Sail - $1,120 (sunset 2 hrs.). Friends Good Will Charter Sail - $840 (1 1/2 hr. day sail).
