Archaeology Adventure! (Ages 11-13)

  • August 5 - 6, 2025

  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

    500 West Fletcher Street
    Alpena, Michigan 49707
Ticket Price $20.00 Buy Tickets
Description

Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary hosts this two-day adventure and welcomes kids ages 11-13 who are interested in digging into the world of maritime archaeology. Join an archaeologist to learn more about shipwrecks through immersive activities, games, and creative projects. Participants will learn why shipwrecks are important, what shipwreck scientists do, and get to practice those skills in our exhibits. We will also go on a walking tour to discuss some of the shipwrecks within Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. These hands-on learning experiences will engage and inspire students to explore the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes. All of the activities will be held on campus of the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center and river trail.

Archaeology Adventure!

Dates: August 5 & 6, 2025

Times : 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Date & Time

Aug 5, 2025 1:00 PM - Aug 6, 2025 4:00 PM

Venue Details

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

500 West Fletcher Street
Alpena, Michigan 49707 Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Established in 2010 by local community leaders, the Friends of TBNMS is a nonprofit 501(c)3. Its founders envisioned the significant opportunity the sanctuary offered for protecting our Great Lakes and their rich maritime history, hands-on educational experiences for area students, and local economic development. Today, that vision has become a reality with the Friends of TBNMS sharing a close working relationship with the sanctuary staff, playing a critical role in funding the sanctuary’s education programs, community outreach efforts, unique museum experiences, and research.


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