Hard Hat Tours: Behind the Scenes of our Museum Vessels

Set foot in spaces typically off-limits to visitors in an exclusive, behind-the-scenes Hard Hat tour, presented by John and Barbara Burson. Explore the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and Museum Tug Ohio like never before during this 2-hour experience. You'll have an opportunity to take a deeper dive into the ships’ inner workings and visit “hard-hat” only locations like the:

• The Schoonmaker’s Owners Galley, the lowest points of the boat, as well as a deeper look in the Engine Room.
• The Tug Ohio’s Engine Room and Forward Cabins

From glimpses into our newest artifact’s restoration, to the Schoonmaker's original boiler bricks—you’ll see it all from an insider’s view.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Tours last approximately 2 hours and will be offered to groups of 8 or less at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
• The spaces that we will be sharing with you on this tour are difficult to access.
• The tour will include a lot of climbing of steep and narrow stairways and a lot of bending to accommodate for low head room.
• We will provide hard hats and gloves for each participant.
• We encourage you to dress appropriately including wearing closed-toed shoes, long pants, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
• We will provide hard hats and any other safety necessities.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front Street, Toledo, United States