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Great Lakes Naval Memorial & Museum

1346 Bluff St., Muskegon, MI
231-755-1230
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Ranked #8 of 19 attractions in Muskegon
Type: Military Museums
Traveller Description:  Step back into time and tour a WWII submarine and a Prohibition Era Coast Guard cutter. These vessels are the USS Silversides(SS236) and the... more »
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North Muskegon, Michigan, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

My guys loved ever bit of this. Right on the banks of Lake Michigan, beautiful setting. Take the tour of the ships, and don't forget the museum. A few hours of historic fun.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

Michigan has been important in the past for Transportation around, over and through the Great Lakes. There are many old ships still underwater, airplanes, and a lot of other items under the water.

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Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

The most celebrated WW2 sub that still is afloat is in Muskegon. Moved here in '87, its new (er) home is right off lake Michigan in the channel that runs into downtown Muskegon. Worth stopping off to see (much bigger than the German counterpart at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago) and takes about 1/2 hour to go... More

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Montague, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

I really am not interested in submarine history, but I must say....I am now. This museum tells a far greater story than just about this storied Silversides Submarine" I left knowing so many interesting things about much more. I recommend it to everyone!

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Strathroy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

My son and I toured this museum and the submarine. Both really enjoyed the experience. If this is something that you think you would be interested in, I would definitely recommend it. A reminder of what out parents/grandparents went through to give us what we have today.

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Northbrook, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

This is a great experience for everyone. The USS Silversides submarine was a wonderful experience--a self guided tour throughout the submarine. You were able to see how the service men had to live. The museum was also great and a learning experience.

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Whitehall, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

Loved touring the submarine and seeing how our Navy-men lived in these during WW II. It's still sea-worthy and is maintained so it could be used again. A bit of history and one of the last remaining of its kind.

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Illinois, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

Fascinating museum and submarine-USS Silversides. Very well kept museum and grounds. So inspiring and steeped with history. Price was modest. Take time to look at everything. The staff were awesome!

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Detroit
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

Small museum, but the cost includes the tour of submarine also, which was really cool. It was not busy at all when we visited which was really nice.

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Dearborn Heights
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

The museum includes a wide range of exhibits and displays focusing on the USS Silversides, World War II, the Pearl Harbor attack, submarines, the Cold War, marine technology, and Great Lakes shipping. The theater features a documentary film about U.S. involvement in World War II and the role of U.S. Navy Submarine Service. Museum admission can be purchased individually or... More

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