Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, Bay City

#10 among attractions in Bay City

Museum, Military museum, History museum

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The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum is dedicated to documenting the history of the United States Navy. The museum will be permanently housed in the USS Edson, a retired United States Navy destroyer that has recently been converted to a museum. The museum is located in Bay City, Michigan, United States. The man responsible for this destroyer being opened for a museum is Mike Kegley, the president of the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, who has worked on the project for the last fifteen years. This destroyer will be the main event for the museum as it has plans to expand into other exhibits in the years to come. The vice president Richard Janke, the Secretary Mary Kegley, and the treasurer Mark Janke also run the museum. ()

Established: 2012 (12 years ago)Coordinates: 43°36'50"N, 83°52'7"W

Address

1680 Martin StBay City 48706-4091 United States

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+1 989-684-3946

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Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bay City Town Center, Liberty Bridge, Wenonah Park, State Theatre.

1.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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Bridge
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Park
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1.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
State Theatre, Bay City
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Victorian architecture
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Library
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1.2 miW
Archaeological site
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