Karpeles
Manuscript Library Museum
Duluth, MN
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is
one of the world's largest private holding of important
original documents and manuscripts. Topics are presented
from the fields of history, music, science, literature
and art. The Museum is free for everyone and our regular
hours are from 12-4:00pm, Tuesday through Sunday. Open
7 days a week throughout the summer (June through Labor
Day).
Lake
Superior Maritime Visitor Center
Duluth, MN
Canal Park's Marine Museum
features film
shows, model ships and exhibits featuring the commercial
shipping of Lake Superior and the Duluth-Superior
Harbor. At Canal Park you are within yards of giant lake
carriers and foreign ships as they pass under the
world-famous Aerial Lift Bridge. Open year-round.
No admission. Programs always free. Groups must register
in advance.
Spring:
Sun-Thurs/10am-9:00pm; .
Summer (thru Labor Day): Daily/10am-9pm. Fall/Sept-Oct:
Sun-Thurs/10am-4:30pm; Fri-Sat/10am-6pm. Fall/Nov-Dec:
Daily/10am-4:30pm.
Winter: Fri, Sat & Sun/10am-4:30pm. Free
admission. Handicap access via inside elevator and
outside ramp. Restrooms are accessible
Lake
Superior Railroad Museum
Duluth, MN
The Lake Superior Railroad Museum has
something for everyone! Climb up into the cab of one of
the world's largest steam locomotives and take the
throttle of the Yellowstone Class Mallet. Take in the
view from the cupola of a wooden caboose. Imagine what
dining on the rails was like as you marvel at
one-of-a-kind dining car china and table settings
displayed in a restored, turn-of-the-century coach.
Learn more about the history of railroading in Minnesota
as you view the "William A Crooks", the
state's first steam engine and explore the inside of the
oldest known steam rotary snowplow still in existence
today.
Summer Hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
9:30am-6pm.
Winter Hours, Monday-Saturday/10am-5pm;
Sunday/1pm-5pm.
Closed major holidays. Call for admission prices, group
rates and special accessibility
Tweed
Museum of Art
Duluth, MN 55812
The Museum hosts both contemporary and
historical exhibitions in its nine galleries and
maintains an important collection of American and
European paintings. Also features the Glenn C. Nelson
International Ceramics Collection and the Potlatch
"Mountie" Illustration Collection. Museum
store offers handcrafted and unique art
merchandise.
Tues: 9am-8pm;
Wed-Fri: 9am-4:30pm;
Sat & Sun: 1pm-5pm;
Closed Mondays, holidays and University holidays.
Suggested donation (subject to change):
$5/family;$2/individuals;$1/seniors;
students
& children 5 & under free. Barrier free.
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William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum
Duluth, MN
Flagship of the "Silver Stack"
Fleet! In her working life the William A Irvin carried
more than just millions of tons of rich, red iron ore;
she transported dignitaries, the elite and the powerful
of the day in her magnificently appointed, wood-paneled
staterooms.
Guests
dined at the finest table and
the
Irvin was the
flagship of the USS Great Lakes Fleet, the Silver
Stackers! Now a floating museum, the boat is permanently
docked along the Duluth waterfront. Tours include the
Army Corps of Engineers historic tugboat, "Lake
Superior" at no extra charge.
Open May-October. Guided
tours;$6.75/adults;$5.75/students &
seniors;$4.75/twelve & under. Group rates and
discounted combination tickets with the Duluth OMNIMAX
Theatre are available.
St.
Louis County Heritage & Arts Center
The Depot
Duluth, MN
Known locally as the "Depot",
this historic building was constructed in 1892 and for
years served as Duluth's busiest railroad station and
"Port of entry". The "Ellis Island"
of Northeastern Minnesota, the Chateauesque-style Union
Depot in downtown Duluth served as a gateway to the New
World for thousands of immigrants arriving by train at
the turn of the century. Today vintage steam locomotives
and their antique, wooden coaches still wait silently
for passengers trackside in the Lake Superior Railroad
Museum, home of the Midwest's largest, indoor train
collection. (See Lake Superior Railroad Museum.) Also
trackside is "Depot Square" a realistic,
life-size
depiction
of Downtown Duluth as it looked in 1910. One low priced
admission ticket covers the railroad museum, the Saint
Louis County Historical Society's regional exhibits,
exhibits by regional artists in the galleries of the
Duluth Art Institute and the fun of learning in the
Duluth Children's Museum. The Depot is also home to
productions of the Duluth Playhouse. The Depot is also
home to other performing arts organizations. A Great
Family Adventure! Two museum stores feature rare
collectibles relating to the building's contents.
Summer Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day/9:30am-6pm
daily.
Winter Hours: Saturday, 10am-5pm;Sunday 1pm-5pm
Call for group rates and special exhibit information.
General Admission- Adults $8.00, Children (3-13) $4.25,
and Children under 3 are free.
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