
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum has become one of Michigan’s most popular destinations in the cultural tourism industry, attracting nearly 100,000 visitors each season. Museum patrons learn about the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes at the Whitefish Point Light Station, an historic site on the National Register of Historic Places. We are also home of the Whitefish Point Light Tower, which has been in continuous operation since 1861, making it the oldest operating lighthouse on Lake Superior.
Shipwreck Society Discovers a World War One Era Steel Bulk Freighter 100 Years after it sinks
WHITEFISH POINT, MICH.- The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) is proud to announce the discovery of the steel bulk [...]
GLSHS on Nat Geo!
We're happy to announce that we can now share this with all of you! Last summer, National, Geographic sent [...]
Motor Lifeboat CG36381 is Coming Home!
What a great day at the Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show on 08-12-23 as we displayed our cosmetically [...]
Museum 2024 Season
The Shipwreck Museum is open to the public seasonally from May 1 to October 31; and the Weather Bureau Building is open to the public during the summer months.
Stay updated on events and news announcements!

Museum 2024 Season
The Shipwreck Museum is open to the public seasonally from May 1 to October 31; and the Weather Bureau Building is open to the public during the summer months.
Stay updated on events and news announcements!
2024 Employment Opportunities
The Shipwreck Society is hiring full-time and part-time seasonal positions for 2024, with most positions starting in late April/early May, and ending on October 31. We are looking for motivated individuals for the following positions:
- RETAIL SALES CLERK
- HISTORICAL INTERPRETER
- MUSEUM CUSTODIAN

Employment Opportunities
2024 Employment Opportunities
The Shipwreck Society is hiring full-time and part-time seasonal positions for 2024, with most positions starting in late April/early May, and ending on October 31. We are looking for motivated individuals for the following positions:
- RETAIL SALES CLERK
- HISTORICAL INTERPRETER
- MUSEUM CUSTODIAN