We celebrate the heritage of the Commonwealth including civilian activity and innovation, military service, and Pennsylvania's contributions to the Great Lakes industry and enviornment.

The U.S. Brig Niagara, home-ported at the Erie Maritime Museum, is a faithful reconstruction of Oliver Hazard Perry’s relief flagship during the Battle of Lake Erie.

Explore admission details and plan your visit to the Erie Maritime Museum, celebrating Pennsylvania's contributions to Great Lakes heritage and innovation.

This online collection tells the story of Pennsylvania by highlighting the history of the commonwealth's diverse objects - including some of the Erie Maritime Museum’s more treasured objects.

The Erie Maritime Museum is thrilled to announce our upcoming Naval Wargames Day here at the Museum on September 16, 2023, from 10:30 to 3:30. Participants will have the opportunity to wage …

Jul 16, 2025 · PHMC plans to help share the significance of Erie and its maritime history in the Pennsylvania story by positioning the Erie Maritime Museum as a premier maritime history center.

The Brig is at Sample’s Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, undergoing significant repairs/upgrades & will not be back in Erie until early Summer 2026. For updates & more information on what’s …

Find directions to the Erie Maritime Museum, a hub of historical maritime exhibits and events in Erie, Pennsylvania.

USS Michigan/Wolverine was homeported in Erie, Pennsylvania for 79 years! Learn more about the “Guardian of the Great Lakes” by visiting the Erie Maritime Museum’s second-floor exhibit honoring …

Offer guests personal tours of the Erie Maritime Museum, centered on key artifacts, stories, and references to our permanent exhibits. Deliver well-planned tours of U.S. Brig Niagara to all visitors to …