“Currents of Change” opens at National Museum of the Great Lakes

April 16, 2026

TOLEDO, OH – This Earth Day, the National Museum of the Great Lakes invites you to experience a powerful new chapter in Great Lakes storytelling. Opening April 22, Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes, presented by the John & Virginia Hankison Foundation, explores the dynamic relationship between people and the freshwater systems that define our region. From the beavers that shaped early economies to the ongoing challenges of invasive species and harmful algal blooms, this immersive exhibit reveals how natural forces and human actions have continuously intersected across time.

Located in the Temporary Exhibit Gallery, Currents of Change is open April 22 through October 18, 2026 and is included with museum admission.

Find out more here.

National Museum of the Great Lakes