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Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum

122 Reviews

#1 of 43 things to do in Bay City

Museums, Military Museums

Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1680 Martin St, Bay City, MI 48706-4091

Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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“A great way to see how the U.S. Navy lived and fought in the 50s through the 80s”

The USS Edson (DD-946) is a 1950s era destroyer that is moored at the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

coars

Kent, Ohio

“USS Edson DD-946 ”

This trip was for my husband & his buddy as they were in the Navy. It was fun listening to them... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Boyzmema

Mighigan

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“vietnam war”(11 reviews)

“self guided tour”(20 reviews)

“grey ghost”(9 reviews)

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Visit the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, home the the USS Edson DD-946. This Vietnam Era, Forestt Sherman Class destroyer is one of two left in the United States. Guests are invited to step back in history on a self-guided tour of the Grey Ghost...more

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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1680 Martin St, Bay City, MI 48706-4091

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coars

Kent, Ohio

1414

Reviewed 3 days ago

A great way to see how the U.S. Navy lived and fought in the 50s through the 80s

The USS Edson (DD-946) is a 1950s era destroyer that is moored at the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum and is open for all to go aboard and tour the ship. Quite a bit of the ship is open for public viewing, including the after...More

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Boyzmema

Mighigan

4810

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

USS Edson DD-946

This trip was for my husband & his buddy as they were in the Navy. It was fun listening to them talk of the ‘good ole dayz’. I enjoyed this tour, especially as I could go at my own pace. There were quite a few...More

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Aubrea B

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

FANTASTIC FEW HOURS

What a great way to spend a Sunday! We were looking for something for our 16 year old and we all ended up having fun. I recommend searching for Bill, the volunteer who guided us through the entire ship. His anecdotes, personal experience stories and...More

Thank Aubrea B

So glad you enjoyed your visit. We are all counting down the days until Bill retires and we can have more of his time. The haunted ship is called the Edson Incident and will open September 21. It will run every Friday and Saturday through...More

Greg V

Woodstock, Canada

1831

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Visiting an American Hero

Stopped in bay city Michigan on our way around the thumb of Michigan. Saw this naval museum and thought we should take it in. So thankful we did. The uss edson A destroyer of the American navy from the mid fifties until the mid eighties...More

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solomon5

Florida

815360

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

The museum is one naval ship

We had expected a museum that included a variety of exhibits and artifacts. This museum is the USS Edson. We started the self guided tour when we heard a gentleman explaining some interesting things to a visitor. We honed in on their voices so we...More

2 Thank solomon5

We are glad you enjoyed your visit. Tour guides are available on a first come first serve basis when there is one available or by making a reservation. We have heard from several visitors that their GPS located us correctly but many are still having...More

dacummings11

Bay City, Michigan

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Great piece if history

What an experience! A piece if history with so many stories on board. Pretty much free range of the ship. Alot of great period artifacts! Will never forget this visit!!

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Rambob1

Clio

121

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A Navy ship in Michigan

We explored the ship, it was a self guided tour, I think we saw everything that we could see. It was interesting to see how little private area each sailor had. I enjoyed the ship, and was surprised that a Navy ship was available to...More

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interceptpubs

Columbus, Indiana

464181

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

A Vietnam Warrior Finds a Home

USS Edson was a member of the first class of destroyers built after WWII. The Forrest Shermans were well armed gun platforms with three 5-inch and four 3-inch guns (Today's Arleigh Burke-class destroyers only have one 5-inch gun by comparison) as well as six torpedo...More

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herbsuperb11

Saginaw, Michigan

Reviewed 16 August 2018 via mobile

Eye opening

You will see what it was like aboard ship, tight working spaces, small living quarters, not a fun time living on board. Then occasionally getting shot at! Well worth the trip!

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Margaret D

Eaton Rapids, Michigan

2510

Reviewed 7 August 2018

Very cool piece of history!

The staff was very friendly and informative. The ship is very interesting to tour and is easy to access. The parking is free and right in front of the ship, so pictures are a must! They give group discounts and encourage them. They are even...More

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Lillian S

We can walk without help, but is this a difficult ship with climbing in tight spaces?

19 July 2017|

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There are a few tight spots but our guide warned us about them. There was only one place that two of the people in our group chose to go around. There are real steps so no ladders to slide down as the sailors would have done.