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Erie Maritime Museum

Walk through the doors of a museum that broke new ground when it welcomed visitors back in May 1998—the first Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission addition in two decades. You're stepping into a space devoted to the U.S. Brig Niagara, the reconstructed warship that turned the tide at Lake Erie during the War of 1812, and now permanently berthed here as a living centerpiece of the collection. Winter visits carry a particular magic, with the ship's silhouette against grey skies and quiet galleries that let you linger over the multimedia displays and hands-on exhibits chronicling the vessel's remarkable journey. The museum brings this maritime legacy vividly to life through interpretive programming and engaging installations that dig deep into Pennsylvania's connection to the water and the region's seafaring past.

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