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Every year, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary transforms Alpena into a cinematic hotspot! This January, experience an incredible lineup of Ocean and Great Lakes films from around the globe, right here in northeast Michigan.  Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration of our Blue Planet!

Upcoming Events

LECTURE: Tales of Mapping the South Pacific

February 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Great Lakes Now Weekend: February

February 22 @ 10:00 am - February 23 @ 5:00 pm

3rd Annual Brick Build

February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

LECTURE: Ladies of the Lights

March 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Whats Happening at Thunder Bay

Special Student Sneak Peeks Leading Up to Popular Film Festival

By |January 31st, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Great Lakes Students Get a Sneak Peek of Festival Films Each January, leading up to the annual Thunder Bay International Film Festival, the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary education team brings a sneak peek of [...]

AWARD WINNING Education Program: 3rd Grade Get Into Your Sanctuary

By |January 17th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

The 3rd Grade Get Into Your Sanctuary (3GIYS) program recently won the Sea to Shining Sea Award for Excellence in Interpretation and Education. This award is given annually by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries [...]

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The Christmas Tree Ship: Education Outreach

By |January 8th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Brings Maritime History with a Holiday Story Have you heard of “The Christmas Tree Ship?” If you haven’t, you can ask a Hinks Elementary School pupil to fill you in [...]

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Thunder Bay’s Signature Events

Maritime Festival

Festival of Sail

ROV

ROV Competition

Film Festival

Film Festival

Summer Programs

“Great experience! Highly recommend it!”

Diana Bergen Thornburg

“What an incredible blessing to this town! Always love this place and the beautiful sincere staff. Thank you!!!”

Tim Hauff

“It was a blast! Captain Spencer and crew were very fun and informative about some of northern Michigan’s history.”

Trevor Hoon
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