Tour the last whaleback ship in the world! The SS Meteor is the last remaining of these innovative ships (called whalebacks for their rounded hulls) designed by Captain Alexander McDougall. Launched from Superior in 1896, she carried a variety of cargos on the Great Lakes, including iron ore, grain, cars, and oil. In 1972 she was brought home to Superior and is now permanently berthed on Barkers Island. Hear the ship's whistle and see the original 1896 steam engine as you tour from pilot house to cargo holds. The Museum also features exhibits on Twin Ports shipbuilding history and Great Lakes shipwrecks.

Summer Hours 2006 ~ Effective May 14th through mid-October
                Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
                Sunday 11:00 AM - 5 PM
                                          

             The SS Meteor Whaleback Museum is closed from mid-October to mid-May

Guided tours available daily on the hour, last tour departs at 4pm.
Group rates available, for information call (715) 394-5712 for information

Rates
Adult.....................................$6.00
*Seniors/Students................$5.00
Children under 6...................Free
Exhibit area only...................$4.00

 
Events
There are no events currently scheduled for the SS Meteor Whaleback Museum.

Narrative by Jahn Opheim * Original Design Elements CJDesigns