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    Johnson-Shaw Stereoscopic Museum

    4.0 (2 reviews)

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    Erie Maritime Museum - Front entrance of the building

    Erie Maritime Museum

    4.1(21 reviews)
    34.6 mi

    The Erie Maritime Museum was a fun activity and am glad we checked it out. We were lucky to catch…read morethe last tour of the day for the US Brig Niagara which was definitely the highlight for me. It's impressive to see such a historic ship up close and learn about the sails and pulley system . Inside the main museum, be sure to set aside time for the theater video, which provides great context, and don't miss the upstairs exhibits--they're well worth exploring. The museum does a great job showcasing maritime history, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

    The Flagship Niagara League is a nonprofit that operates the Erie Maritime Museum and the U.S. Brig…read moreNiagara ship. The Erie Maritime Museum opened in 1998, and it is currently located inside the former generator station of the Pennsylvania Electric Company (PENELEC). The museum has exhibits for the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie as well as for the USS Michigan/Wolverine. The U.S. Brig Niagara warship is a replica of the one that Oliver Hazard Perry sailed during the Battle of Lake Erie against the British in 1813. In advance of my visit, I purchased tickets for my husband and me through the website. The cost was $85 per person to sail on the U.S. Brig Niagara and to tour the museum. (Customers may choose to tour only the museum for $10 or less, depending on age.) We had to sign online waivers. On the day of our sailing, we arrived early to tour the museum. We saw items such as maps of Lake Erie, diving helmets, swords, tools for shipbuilding, a cannon, ropes with different types of knots, etcetera. We also watched a short movie about the Battle of Lake Erie. The employees in the gift shop did not talk to us much, but other employees elsewhere in the museum helped us to find the meeting spot for the sailing. On the ship, we sailed for two hours from the bay and into the lake, and then we turned around to return to shore. The employees were training students to pull ropes to reposition the sails. The customers were allowed to help a little if we wanted, such as pulling ropes when told to do so, but we obviously were not allowed to climb up high to the sails. Employees inserted gunpowder into a cannon and shot it loudly into the lake. Tip: The temperature on the water is colder than the temperature on the land, so be sure to dress warmly enough. During my sailing, the temperature on land was in the 50s and on water was in the 40s. My husband and I felt cold in our hoodies and jackets, and so did the other customers.

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    Erie Maritime Museum - We were sad they won't have the US Brig Niagara War ship back until fall or next year, but it was still cool.

    We were sad they won't have the US Brig Niagara War ship back until fall or next year, but it was still cool.

    Erie Maritime Museum - "Basket" where you sit while sailing

    "Basket" where you sit while sailing

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    Lake Shore Railway Museum

    Lake Shore Railway Museum

    4.8(5 reviews)
    42.6 mi

    This train museum is definitely worth a visit when you take a trip to North East, PA. Especially…read morefor those trains enthusiasts. Not only you can check out these older-version trains, it is also a perfect place to watch the trains in used as well. There is a little gift shop that offers a cool merch from cute key chains, post cards to the train operating manuals, not to mention a knowledgeable and friendly staff who would give you an in-dept details about the train history. Would recommend this train museum for a fun family day. There is no wait to enter, as well as no fee, though the donation is recommended in order for them to keep this place running.

    What a great little Museum. Lots of rolling stock that's on display and Empire Builder passenger…read moreequipment. The inside of the station is very well laid out with lots of memorabilia from golden railroad days. There's a video showing the different S curves modern freight trains navigate and a very nice seating area outside so that you can watch passing trains on the mainline. The people who work there are all very polite and knowledgeable volunteers and there's even a little souvenir store that sells magnets, hats and other items that us railfans must have. It is interesting to walk through the Empire Builder dining car as it puts you back into the olden days when this train ruled the rails. Most of the equipment have a very nice outward appearance such as the engines and rail cars, however I do not believe most of them are operational. I really like the fact that they do not charge any admission for this museum but merely ask for donations. Right now the museum is open on weekends from 12 to 4 p.m. I highly recommend you stop by and spend a few hours here and really experience railroad history.

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