Discovery Pier

Discovery Pier Connecting people of all ages, needs, and abilities to the Great Lakes.

Discovery Center & Pier is a Traverse City-based nonprofit organization on a mission to connect people of all ages, needs, and abillities to the Great Lakes through education, recreation, history, science, and stewardship. Our shared campus provides space to five of the region’s dynamic and important nonprofit organizations: the Maritime Heritage Alliance, the Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay,

the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, Inland Seas Education Association, and Traverse Area Community Sailing. We also provide pier space to our business partners Traverse Tall Ship Company, Fish-X-TC, Discovery Cruises, and Compass Rose Navigation Company who help us work toward our mission by providing experiences for local youth.

08/25/2026
Hooked on the Great Lakes! 🎣🚲 We had a blast with the awesome kids from Norte’s Bike & Fish program at Discovery Pier th...
08/14/2026

Hooked on the Great Lakes! 🎣🚲 We had a blast with the awesome kids from Norte’s Bike & Fish program at Discovery Pier this summer. Big smiles, great catches, and unforgettable Great Lakes memories!

We're hiring for an Education Program Manager!Please visit our website for more information on the position and how to a...
07/29/2026

We're hiring for an Education Program Manager!

Please visit our website for more information on the position and how to apply.

discoverypier.org/jobs

07/02/2026

What a wonderful All Aboard experience for Grand Traverse Industries! Thank you Traverse Tall Ship Company for a great sail! ⛵️Learn more about our All Aboard program here: discoverypier.org/all-aboard-program

Join us at Interlochen State Park on July 15 for a day of FREE adaptive activities! From adaptive kayaking and cycling t...
06/17/2026

Join us at Interlochen State Park on July 15 for a day of FREE adaptive activities! From adaptive kayaking and cycling to accessible pontoon rides and fishing demos, it’s going to be an unforgettable day of outdoor recreation for all abilities. See you there!
✨Register here: form.jotform.com/251064939673062

The Lighthouse Neurological Rehabilitation Center, Interlochen State Park, Disability Network Northern Michigan, Norte, Wheels in Motion, Rehab and Mobility Systems, Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan Trackchair, Passing Along The Heritage, Michigan Assistive Technology Program

🎣Over 100 participants joined us this past Saturday for Discover Fishing at the Pier! We had an incredible morning learn...
06/11/2026

🎣Over 100 participants joined us this past Saturday for Discover Fishing at the Pier! We had an incredible morning learning about fish identification, knot tying, casting, and even exploring the world of macroinvertebrates! 🐟✨
View the full event album here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1F4GqfnUni/
Thank you to the sponsors, volunteers, and partners who made this program possible!
The Rivard Teahen Wheatley Group - Baird Private Wealth Management
Traverse City Optimist Club
Grand Traverse Conservation District
Project FISH - Friends Involved in Sportfishing Heritage

06/11/2026
06/05/2026
🎣 The countdown is ON! 🎣The Discover Fishing at the Pier program is happening this Saturday, and we couldn't be more exc...
06/04/2026

🎣 The countdown is ON! 🎣
The Discover Fishing at the Pier program is happening this Saturday, and we couldn't be more excited! Our team is busy prepping rods, reels, and gear for all of our registered kiddos.
A BIG thank you to The Rivard Teahen Wheatley Group - Baird Private Wealth Management and Traverse City Optimist Club for supporting this program.
Learn more: discoverypier.org/fishing

The Discover Fishing at the Pier program is just two weeks away! A BIG thank you to our sponsors for making this program...
05/22/2026

The Discover Fishing at the Pier program is just two weeks away! A BIG thank you to our sponsors for making this program possible!
Traverse City Optimist Club
The Rivard Teahen Wheatley Group - Baird Private Wealth Management
Learn more: discoverypier.org/fishing

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13170 SW Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI
49684

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+12317155200

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