DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM
DETROIT, MI
The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is a maritime museum located on Belle Isle, a 982-acre island park in Detroit, Michigan. The museum is situated on the Detroit River, which separates the United States from Canada. The museum was named after William Dossin, a Detroit businessman who donated a large sum of money to support the museum's construction.
The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes region. The museum features a wide range of exhibits and artifacts, including ship models, photographs, paintings, and interactive displays. One of the most popular exhibits is the William Clay Ford Pilot House, which is a restored pilot house from the SS William Clay Ford, a Great Lakes freighter that was retired in 1986.
Visitors to the museum can also explore the history of the Detroit River and its importance to the local economy. The museum offers educational programs for students and adults, including guided tours, lectures, and workshops. There is also a gift shop on-site with a variety of maritime-themed souvenirs and books.
Overall, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Great Lakes region.
DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DETROIT MI. US MID #8402600188
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).
Contact DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM
- telephone: 3138524051
- website: http://detroithistorical.org/main/dossin/index.aspx
DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM
100 STRAND DR
DETROIT
MI
48207
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DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM Information
MID # | 8402600188 |
Name | DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM |
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Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
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INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 42.33503, -82.985521 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 26 FIPS County Code: 163 US Census Tract: 985500 US Census Block: 1005 |