Maritime Career Day at the National Museum of the Great Lakes

Event Date & Time:
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location:
National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front Street in Toledo, OH

Open to: 

• Students in grades 7-12
• Interested community members

Event Description:
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is excited to host Maritime Career Day, an engaging event designed to inspire both students and adults to explore a variety of Great Lakes careers. This event is free to attend and aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse career opportunities available in the maritime and related industries.

• Career Booths:
  Representatives from various companies and organizations will be present at booths both in the museum and onboard our museum ships to discuss their work and career paths. This will give attendees a chance to interact directly with professionals from the industry.

Participating Industries & Organizations:

• Career Preparation
• Maritime Trades
• Environmental Science
• Shipping Industry & Corporate
• Engineering
• Travel & Tourism
• Military
• Recreational/Hospitality
• Archaeology

How to Participate as a School or Student: If you’re interested in registering a school or students, click here or please contact Cris Shell, Experience Manager, at cris.shell@nmgl.org. We will follow up to confirm capacity and to finalize numbers before the event.

How to Participate as a Community Member: Registration coming soon.

How to Participate as a Career Partner: If your organization is interested in participating as a career partner, click here or please contact Sara Smith, Director of Institutional Advancement, at sara.smith@nmgl.org.