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Location
Parking
Paid parking $10. Patio closed in winter. Lake Superior shoreline views available in summer
Visitor tip
Start by browsing the impressive shelves of original boxed art sorted by console, then move to the playable stations to try games on preserved systems - this gives context before hands-on play
Visitor tip
The museum uses modded consoles running ROM versions to preserve original hardware, allowing you to experience extremely niche games across decades without worrying about damaging rare equipment
About Great Lakes Aquarium
Aquarium with interactive exhibits. Waterfront aquarium displaying fish, reptiles, birds & other animals, plus hands-on touch tanks.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Exhibits
- Great Lakes fish and wildlife exhibits, jellyfish gallery, sturgeon touch pool, otters, electric eel, saltwater exhibits, starfish displays, educational signage about animal residents
- Admission
- $20 per person (approximately $40 for two adults, $72 for two adults and two kids based on reviews)
What visitors say
Great Lakes Aquarium is a fun spot for families! We paid $72 for two adults and two kids, plus $10 for parking. There are lots of hands-on activities for kids, including areas where they can see animals up close, learn about the Great…
Cute animals and fish and some really cool facts. They have some really lovely views of Lake Superior. Downside is that it was $20 per person and $10 to park and took us like 40 minutes to complete with us taking our time looking at…
I came here with my husband today while on vacation. We had fun. There were a lot of cool fish to see. Lots of educational things to read. Our main complaint is that it is more expensive than it is worth. It cost $40 for us to walk in…
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Did You Know?
- MADE features playable original hardware and preserved gaming systems spanning from the 1970s to modern times, with visitors able to play games on authentic consoles rather than emulators
- The museum houses a Dreamcast console with autographs on display in a showcase, representing a notable piece of gaming memorabilia
- MADE uses modded consoles running SD ROM versions to preserve original boxed copies in their collection, demonstrating a conservation approach that protects rare hardware
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