Great Lakes Mariner Meet-Up: Sunday-Only Passes

📍 National Museum of the Great Lakes 📅 August 15–16, 2026 Join us at the National Museum of the Great Lakes for the inaugural Great Lakes Mariners Meet-Up — a weekend dedicated to reconnecting the people who know life on the lakes best. We're inviting everyone who's on the Great Lakes to this special gathering for current and former mariners to come together to share stories, revisit familiar spaces, and celebrate the community built on the Inland Seas. Sunday Highlights Sunday, August 16 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Mariners-Only Breakfast Start the day at the table with your crew. A continental breakfast sets the stage for reconnecting by company, sharing stories, and catching up with familiar faces. A commemorative group photo will also be offered during the morning. 2–4 p.m. | Sailing Stories: Mariners Open Mic Take the mic or take a seat. This facilitated storytelling session invites mariners to share the moments that shaped their time on the Inland Seas — from first days on deck to the last watch. Expect laughter, reflection, unforgettable crew stories, and audience Q&A as we preserve the voices and experiences of Great Lakes mariners together. Ticket Options: $60 - Sunday Sailor Museum & Ship Admission Invitation to: Sunday Mariners Only Breakfast Tickets to: Sunday Sailing Stories Commemorative Group Photo $40 - Sunday Friends & Family Museum & Ship Admission Invitation to: Sunday Mariners Only Breakfast Tickets to: Sunday Sailing Stories