PRESERVE LUDINGTON'S WATERFRONT LEGACY

The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum is housed in Ludington’s historic 1934 United States Coast Guard Station — a building that remained active until 2004 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Three floors of interactive exhibits bring Great Lakes maritime history to life for thousands of visitors each year, including school groups on Maritime History Days.

This unique arrangement means that every dollar of maintenance and improvement at the Maritime Museum must come from donors like you. The Maritime Museum Guardians program brings together a dedicated group of supporters who collectively ensure this waterfront landmark continues to thrive as one of Michigan’s most distinctive small-city museums.

• Building Maintenance — Structural repairs, weatherproofing, and upkeep of the 1934 Coast Guard Station
• Exhibit Development — Creating and updating the three-floor interactive exhibit experience
• Technology Upgrades — Maintaining state-of-the-art interactive displays including the Pere Marquette 22 simulator
• Accessibility Improvements — Ensuring the historic building is accessible to all visitors
• Collections Preservation — Properly storing and conserving maritime artifacts and archival materials

As a Maritime Museum Guardian, your generous contributions will be acknowledged and recognized within the museum. You will receive regular updates on our preservation efforts and invitations to exclusive Guardian events at the museum — including behind-the-scenes access not available to the general public.