Cap'n Jim's Gallery

06/06/2026

05/25/2026

Always remember and honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our nation. ❤️

05/22/2026

One of my favorite vessels - the State of Michigan just cruised past Cap’n Jim’s Gallery heading North. She’s a beautiful 224’ floating classroom training ship that is operated by the Great Lakes Maritime Academy which is based at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan.

05/14/2026

Just in - wood model tugboat kits, tugs, tugboats, and thousand foot freighters!
Open Wednesday- Sunday 11-4
North end of the Riverview Plaza.

05/03/2026

The Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum will celebrate the 20th anniversary of arriving at its home in Mackinaw City on June 20.

The day begins with an anniversary ceremony from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, honoring the people, partners, and community who made it all possible!

After the ceremony, the celebration continues with a parking lot party featuring:
🚢 Free tours of the ship all day
🌭 Free food
🎶 Music and fun

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

Don’t forget to submit your entry for the USS Constitution Independence Day Underway! Time is almost up for your chance to join Old Ironsides and her crew in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

The last day to submit entries is May 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be notified by email on May 18, 2026.
Click the following link to enter (Instagram link in Bio):
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKuI7fXea5LTC0m3TWvcxhOnnkpHC7B6Fw5ra5YbAlzeDZlg/viewform?usp=header)

Details:
• Winners will be allowed one guest
• Only one entry per household
• Learn about the Navy’s mission and USS Constitution’s history
• Witness a 21-gun salute for Independence Day
• Transportation, parking & lodging: Not provided
• Adults (18+): Must have a government-issued photo ID
• Winners will be contacted at the email address provided on May 18, 2026.
• Winners MUST confirm acceptance by 31 May 2026 by replying to email and providing the one additional guest information. (Failure to accept will result in your spot being allocated to the next guest.)