SS METEOR MARITIME MUSEUM

SUPERIOR, WI

The SS Meteor Maritime Museum is located in Superior, Wisconsin and is a historic vessel that has been converted into a museum. The SS Meteor was built in 1896 and originally served as an ore carrier for the Pittsburgh Steamship Company. In 1969, the ship was retired and was purchased by the city of Superior to be turned into a museum.

Today, visitors to the SS Meteor Maritime Museum can explore the ship and learn about the history of the Great Lakes shipping industry. The museum features exhibits on the ship's history, the role of the Great Lakes in transportation, and the lives of the sailors who worked on board. Visitors can also tour the engine room, crew quarters, and other areas of the ship.

The SS Meteor Maritime Museum is open from May to October each year and offers guided tours as well as self-guided exploration. The museum is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike and is a unique way to experience the history of Superior and the Great Lakes region.

SS METEOR MARITIME MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SUPERIOR WI. US MID #8405500025

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).

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Contact SS METEOR MARITIME MUSEUM

• telephone: 7153945712
• website: http://www.superiorpublicmuseums.org

SS METEOR MARITIME MUSEUM
300 MARINA DR
SUPERIOR
WI
54880

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