The Mather is open for the season! Please note that the Science Center and Steamship William G. Mather are closed on home Brown game days. 

Steamship William G. Mather

Tour this restored 618-foot historic ship and see what life was like on board a working Great Lakes freighter. 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 steamships on one of the best.

2024 Schedule

*Please note that the last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing. 

Fall Steamship Hours                                                                                             
Monday - Friday                                                  Closed                            
Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.