📜 Maritime museum in Sadorus, Illinois, established in 2001. Dedicated to preserving nautical heritage and the critical role of ships in history. # Why Go 🚢 Over 250 intricately crafted ship models and replicas 🔍 Exhibits spanning different periods of maritime history 🎬 Models featured in famous Hollywood movies 📚 Library with over 200 reference volumes # Why Avoid 📞 Visits by appointment only outside regular hours 💸 Admission fee applies # Tips 📍 Located about 3 hours South of Chicago # Cost 💰 Admission is $5.00 per person. # Hours 🕒 Saturdays (April-Nov) 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; also by appointment.