SS Meteor Whaleback Ship
Features
- Runs Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Yes
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On Water
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History/Heritage Type
- Early Industry
- Wisconsin History
- Transportation Heritage
SS Meteor Whaleback Ship
Information:
715-394-5712
Regular Tours May 15 - September 6, 2021: Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (last tour 1:30 pm), Sunday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm (last tour 1:30 pm); September 7 - October 10, 2021:
Thursday, Friday & Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 pm (last tour 3:30 pm),
Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (last tour 3:30 pm)
Evening Tours
June 17 - August 14, 2021
Thursday - Saturday 4:30 - 8:30 pm (last tour 7:30 pm)
Tour the SS Meteor Maritime Museum from pilot house to cargo holds. Built in 1896 and launched from Superior, the SS Meteor is the last remaining whaleback freighter now permanently berthed on Barkers Island. Main floor houses exhibits.
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