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Group/School Tour Information
The Santa Maria's tours dramatize the daring and determination it took for Columbus and his explorers to set out on their mission. Experience the lives they led, interact with replicas of the navigational tools they used, play the games they played to pass the time.

Make your plans now to visit the world's most authentic, museum-quality replica of Christopher Columbus' flagship. Review our Tour Hours and a Map to the Santa Maria below. Find our Admission Rates, Tour Info and Directions to the right.

Santa Maria 2008 Tour Hours
Spring Hours
April 12 - May 25
Wed-Fri:  10 am - 3 pm
Sat-Sun:  Noon - 5 pm
Summer Hours
May 28 - August 29
Wed-Fri:  10 am - 5 pm
Sat-Sun:  Noon - 6 pm
Autumn Hours
August 30 - October 26
Wed-Fri:  10 am - 3 pm
Sat-Sun:  Noon - 5 pm
Holiday Hours
Memorial Day:
Noon - 5 pm
4th of July: Noon - 5 pm
Labor Day: Noon - 5 pm

Columbus Day: Noon - 5 pm
Easter Sunday: Closed
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SANTA MARIA
GROUP TOUR RATES
Prearranged tours of 10 or more required to receive a group rate.
Adults: $3.00
Senior Citizens: $2.50
Children (5-17): $1.50
Limit 1 complimentary teacher per class.
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GROUP TOUR INFO
Tours last approximately 45-60 minutes and explore every part of this working wooden tall ship.

Nothing beats spending a sunny afternoon strolling through Battelle Riverfront Park, along the banks of the Scioto River, and touring the history of The Santa Maria. Come discover the New World, all over again!
SANTA MARIA
DIRECTIONS
The Santa Maria is located just north of the Broad Street Bridge, moored in the Scioto River, at Battelle Riverfront Park, at Marconi Blvd. and West Broad Street, 2 blocks west of the State House.
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