Erie Maritime Museum

Museum and replica ship bring the Battle of Lake Erie alive.

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150 E Front St Erie , PA 16507 United States

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Beginning with the War of 1812, the Erie Maritime Museum highlights Erie’s role in the Great Lakes history. The focus of the museum is the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813.

Ami H.

Stamp design #2 for all 3 Erie lighthouses available in the museum gift shop for your Lighthouse Passport. Alternate to stamp designs available at Ridge Center and Presque Isle Lighthouse gift shops .

C-SPAN

This museum tells Erie’s role in Great Lakes history. A fife played at the beginning of the Battle of Lake Erie is one of many interesting artifacts here. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Read more

Carol J.

Take a Day Sail on the U.S. Brig Niagara and learn how to sail a tall ship . Plus, the ship's cook will feed you a full meal, with all the coffee , bug juice and water you can drink!

MaryBeth Hengelbrok

Attending the National Marine Sanctuary meeting. What a wonderful impact it would have on our region.

ed Poprik

Lots of history you never knew about!

Brian Powell

Learn about Lake Erie maritime history and see the U.S. Brig Niagra.

visitPA

Ahoy! Don’t give up the Ship! Travel back to 1812 and find out how we won the Battle of Lake Erie . Read more

Lori Fry

When you do a tour of the museum take a tour of the tall ship .

Johnzo Cipriani

Batman patrols here nightly.

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