A visit to the VMM must include some time aboard the St. Roch. It’s our most popular exhibition, and with good reason. The first vessel to make the west-east traverse of the Northwest Passage and the first to circumnavigate North America via the Panama Canal, the St. Roch is one accomplished ship.
Six days a week, visitors to the museum can explore the decks and cabins and look around the focs’le. They can also climb the ladder up to the upper deck and wheelhouse.
On the third Sunday of each month, we offer multiple guided tours of the St. Roch engine room. On these special days, you get to see a part of the ship not available to the public. The one-hour tour begins on the mezzanine around the ship. Then you’re taken aboard the St. Roch for a full tour. You’ll start with the decks before heading to the engine room and stowage areas.
During this tour, you will learn what it was like to be a sailor in the Arctic, one of the harshest climates in the world, in the early 20th century. You’ll learn about the workings of the ship’s engine, hear stories about the captain and crew, and learn about the Panipakuttuk family importance to the success of the St. Roch’s mission.
There are only 15 spots available for the St. Roch engine room tours, so book your spot soon.
Tour Dates
St. Roch Engine Room tours take place on the third Sunday of each month at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.
- August 20
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
Tickets:
- $14.18 for adults
- $11.5 for seniors and students,
- $10 for youth
- $39.90 for a family pass (2 adults + 4 children)
- Free for children 5 and younger
*The tour ticket includes free admission to the museum.