Steamship William G. Mather

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Climb aboard and take your pick from three different ways to tour this restored 618-foot historic ship! 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. See the captain’s quarters, where the crew members slept and the galley where meals were prepared for the crew and guests. Walk the decks overlooking the massive cargo doors, and marvel at the “engineering firsts” that helped the Mather transform Cleveland into a great industrial center. Experience the golden era of steamships on one of the best.

Tours

Guests can choose from a self-guided tour or register for a special Hard Hat Tour for a deeper look into the inner workings of the ship. Self-guided tours and the daily guided tour are available during normal operating hours. Guided tours are on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are not required. Hard Hat Tours are held on select Saturdays and Sundays and requires advanced registration with a separate ticket.

Hard Hat Tour Dates: 

  • Sunday, June 7
  • Sunday, July 5
  • Sunday, August 2

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Hours 

 

Mather Spring Hours (May) 
Monday - Friday                                           Closed
Saturday - Sunday  11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

 

Mather Summer Hours Hours (June - August) 
Monday                                                        Closed                  
Tuesday - Sunday  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.