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Bay City, Michigan: Tour a Navy Destroyer

The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum is housed in the USS Edson, a retired United States Navy destroyer. You're allowed to go just about anywhere on board.

Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum

Address:
1680 Martin St., Bay City, MI
Directions:
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum. On the north bank of the Saginaw River. From Harry S Truman Pkwy turn east at the stoplight onto Marquette Ave., then make the first right at the USS Edson sign.
Hours:
M-F 8:30-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
989-684-3946
Admission:
Adults $10.
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USS Edson.

U.S. Navy Destroyer USS Edson

The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum is permanently housed in the USS Edson, a retired United States Navy destroyer. You can have a guided tour by people who have served on the ship, or you can take the self-guided tour (You're allowed to go just about anywhere on board). Also, they have overnight stays, ghost tours, and a Halloween fun house on board the ship.

[Joseph A. Madden, 11/22/2018]

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