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November 2019
Veterans Day Ceremony 2019
Join us for a brief ceremony on November 11, 2019 to honor the men and women who served our nation.
Find out more »SHIP CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT
The USS Edson is closed for a private event. The museum and gift shop will be open but we reccomend you call before coming as we may close early.
Find out more »Closing Early
We will be closing at Noon today to allow our volunteers and staff to spend time with their loved ones. We will reopen Friday at 9 AM.
Find out more »December 2019
Closed for the Season
The USS Edson will be open by reservation only starting at 4 PM on December 28. The ship will remain closed until March 2. Reservations will be accepted only as weather allows. The office will be open Weekdays 8:30 to 12:30.
Find out more »April 2020
Closing at Noon
We will be closing at Noon today.
Find out more »Closed for Easter
We will be closed today for Easter.
Find out more »May 2020
Edson Paranormal Investigation Hosted by MPI
Metro Paranormal Investigations, in partnership with the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, are proud to present this rare opportunity for guests to explore one of America’s most decorated warships, and one of only a select few museum ships afloat today, the mighty USS Edson! A Forest Sherman-class destroyer, the Edson proudly served America for three decades, and now has reached her final berth in Bay City, Michigan. But even in retirement from active service, all is not quiet on board, as many tales of…
Find out more »July 2020
Tour With Bill Randall
Join Bill Randall for a tour of the USS Edson on July 25 at 1 PM. Bill, a Navy Veteran (and one of our most requested tour guides), will lead you through the regular tour of the ship as well as areas that the public is not normally allowed in. Bill will share stories about the Edson during her time in service as well as the life of a Sailor. If you’re lucky, he might even introduce you to our…
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