Tour the Ship that Built Cleveland!
Steamship William G. Mather
Please note that the Steamship William G. Mather will be closed Tuesday, September 7 – Thursday, September 23. The Mather will resume seasonal weekend operating hours on Friday, September 24.
Discover what life onboard a working Great Lakes freighter was like as you tour this restored 618-foot historic flagship. Explore the 1925-built Mather from stem to stern and see its huge cargo holds, brass and oak pilot house, elegant guest quarters, and four-story engine room. Walk the decks and marvel at the “engineering firsts” that helped transform Northeast Ohio into a great industrial center. Experience the golden era of steamboats on one of the best!
General admission is not available during the Cleveland Air Show, Sept. 4-6 (Labor Day Weekend).
For pricing information, click here.
Take the trip of a lifetime aboard the “Queen of the Great Lakes!” Click here to enter the drawing for your chance to win. Drawing will take place on Labor Day, September 6.
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Seasonal Hours
Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday in May, September and October.
Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday in June, July and August.
The Mather will be open September 1, 2 and 3 with normal operating hours.
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2010 Programs & Events
Rock and Boom (July 4)
Celebrate Independence Day in style from the decks of the Mather and watch Cleveland’s fireworks! Food and drinks can be purchased on board. Reservations at (216) 621-2400. $12 ($10 for members)
Parade of Sail (July 7)
Enjoy a front-row view when the Tall Ships® return to Cleveland and sail through North Coast Harbor! Food and drinks can be purchased on board. Reservations at (216) 621-2400. $10 ($8 for members) for spar deck; $15 ($13 for members) for boat deck
Air Show Deck Party (Labor Day Weekend – Sept. 4-6; 10 am – 5 pm)
Get the best view in the house! Watch the 2010 Cleveland National Air Show from the decks of the William G. Mather. Food and drinks can be purchased on board. Reservations at (216) 621-2400. $15 ($12 for members)
General admission is not available during the Cleveland Air Show, Sept. 4-6 (Labor Day Weekend).
Cargo Chats Monthly Speaker Series (June – September)
Join us for an informative and fun afternoon speaker series. Topics will highlight life on board the Mather, Great Lakes shipping, ecology and more! Free with paid general admission.
* Additional fees for special events may apply.
Thanks to the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for their generous support of Mather programming.
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Cleveland, OH 44114 
