Museum Ship Valley Camp

Museum Ship Valley Camp This is the OFFICIAL page of the Museum Ship Valley Camp! Inside this great maritime museum, 20th century technology is on display in the S.S.
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-Over 100 EXHIBITS populate the ship's cargo hold
-FOUR AQUARIUMS AT 1,200 GALLONS EACH housing a variety of Great Lakes Fish species
-SINKING OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD exhibit that features the LARGEST PIECES OF WRECKAGE EVER RECOVERED from the lost ship Valley Camp's engine room and pilot house. As you walk through the engine room, be sure to take note of one of the few remaining triple expansion steam engines. Step into the crew's quarter's to get a feel for their living accommodations. Picture yourself at the ship's wheel as you tour the pilot house. Take a moment and imagine life at the helm! Other exhibits inside this maritime museum, visitors can learn about the Great Lakes, the shipping industry, the Soo Locks, and a memorial and exhibit to the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and her crew. This memorial includes two (2) lifeboats from the sinking of the Fitzgerald. These lifeboats are the largest pieces of wreckage that were recovered.

10/12/2026
⏰ The countdown is on for our 6th Annual Haunted Ship: A Nightmare on Water Street! This Halloween, the legends you kno...
09/30/2026

⏰ The countdown is on for our 6th Annual Haunted Ship: A Nightmare on Water Street!

This Halloween, the legends you know from your favorite horror movies come to life aboard the Museum Ship Valley Camp. 📞 🎈

Every turn could bring you face-to-face with another nightmare.
Gather your bravest friends and step aboard… if you dare! 🤡 👻

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Flashing lights are used during the event and may affect guests with photosensitivity.

Who is brave enough to join you? Tag them below ⬇️

⚓️Thank you to everyone who helped to support Sault Historic Sites by purchasing raffle tickets. We sold over 2400 raff...
09/14/2026

⚓️Thank you to everyone who helped to support Sault Historic Sites by purchasing raffle tickets. We sold over 2400 raffle tickets! The drawing was held on Friday, September 11, 2026.

🎉Our winners are:
Grand Prize: Andrea W. – Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
2nd Prize: Amanda J. – Bridgenorth, Ontario
3rd Prize: Ian C. – Grove City, Ohio
4th Prize: Karen M. – Onaway, Michigan
Congratulations to all our winners!

We want to send a special thank you to The Interlake Steamship Company for their generous donation of the trip for 4 aboard one of their vessels.🛳️

08/17/2026

Busy day down at the Museum Ship Valley Camp! We have two cruise ships and Rooted joining us today.

08/14/2026

📣We have an exciting visitor coming to set up with us at the Valley Camp on Monday August 17th at 9am. Come down and see Rooted, a food truck that serves ☕coffee, smoothies, and other yummy treats. We cannot wait to see you there. 🛳️

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Congratulations Captain Wellington!! We have been so lucky to have him on our team for all these years! Well deserved!! ...
07/27/2026

Congratulations Captain Wellington!! We have been so lucky to have him on our team for all these years!
Well deserved!! 👏🚢 ⚓️

🎆Looking for the perfect place to watch the fireworks this Fourth of July?🇺🇸Come aboard the Valley Camp for one of the b...
07/02/2026

🎆Looking for the perfect place to watch the fireworks this Fourth of July?🇺🇸

Come aboard the Valley Camp for one of the best views in town!

⏰Doors open at 9:00 PM
🎟️Admission: Adults $8.50 Children $4.25

Enjoy a spectacular waterfront view of the fireworks from the historic Valley Camp. Bring your family and friends and celebrate Independence Day with an unforgettable view!

We can't wait to see you there!

☀️🚢 Come down and see us at Original Soo Lock Boat Tours for Little Sailor’s Day!! We’re selling raffle tickets for a c...
06/27/2026

☀️🚢 Come down and see us at Original Soo Lock Boat Tours for Little Sailor’s Day!! We’re selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a trip for 4 on an Interlake Steamship Vessel!
The Museum Ship Valley Camp and Tower of History is open from 9 am to 6 pm and the River of History is open from 11 am to 5 pm.
We hope everyone has a great Engineer’s Day Weekend! 🛟⚓️

☀️Come see us down at Engineer's Day to buy your raffle tickets to win a chance at a trip on an Interlake Steamship Vess...
06/26/2026

☀️Come see us down at Engineer's Day to buy your raffle tickets to win a chance at a trip on an Interlake Steamship Vessel!
The Museum Ship Valley Camp and Tower of History are open from 9am to 6pm today and the River of History Museum is open from 11am to 5pm.
We hope you enjoy this beautiful Engineer's Day! 🛟🛳️

Today ONLY! Come enjoy this beautiful day! ☀️ We are open until 5pm with last admission at 4pm.
05/31/2026

Today ONLY! Come enjoy this beautiful day! ☀️
We are open until 5pm with last admission at 4pm.

Grandpa's Mini Donuts is joining Sault Historic Sites and the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours tomorrow Sunday May 31st for a benefit. Come have a ton of fun and get some great Mini Donuts while supporting a great cause! A portion of all our sales at Grandpa's Mini Donuts will go to support the Mackenzie Paul Memorial Fund!

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501 E Water Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
49783

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