Women's History Month Speaker
March 25 at 10:00am.

In honor of Women's History Month, Naval Station Great Lakes and the Great Lakes Naval Museum will be hosting a talk by Commander Olivia L. Bethea, Training Support Center Great Lakes, Executive Officer, on Monday, March 25 at 10:00am. This talk, which will be located at the Museum, is free and open to the public.

Great Lakes Naval Museum Hosts "A Day in the Highlands" Activity,
April 6 at 1:00pm

In honor of the Month of the Military Child and in cooperation with the Great Lakes Fleet and Family Support Center, the Great Lakes Naval Museum will be hosting a free Scottish-themed "Day in the Highlands" activity for children on Saturday, April 6 at 1:00pm.  This event is free and open to the public.  Activities include a performance by the Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers and a "Make a Scottish Shield" craft activity.  All craft supplies will be provided.

Great Lakes Naval Museum Hosts "Make Your Own Tornado" For Children,
20 April 2013

The Great Lakes Naval Museum will be hosting a free weather science activity for children on Saturday, April 20 beginning at 1:00pm.  This event is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to come and learn about how sailors in the Navy predict the weather.  Participants will also learn to make their own "tornado in a bottle" out of household items.  All craft supplies will be provided.

Great Lakes Naval Museum Hosts Parachuting Activity For Children,
18 May 2013  

The Great Lakes Naval Museum will be hosting a free parachute-making activity for children on May 18 beginning at 1:00pm.  This event is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to come and learn about the science behind HALO (high altitude-low opening) and HAHO (high altitude-high opening) military parachuting.  Participants will also participate in a parachute making craft activity. All craft supplies will be provided.