The LSMMA seeks:

To preserve the maritime heritage of Lake Superior and the Port of Duluth-Superior

To cooperate with the Corps of Engineers so as to acquire, preserve and exhibit maritime artifacts, documents, publications, and photographs

To fund development and presentation of educational and promotional programs, events, and publications pertaining to Lake Superior, the Great Lakes, and St. Lawrence Seaway System

To support the Lake Superior Maritime Collection at the University of Wisconsin-Superior

To assist other organizations in promoting and protecting our maritime heritage

To achieve the above with a growing membership of involved citizens who will provide financial resources through their membership and activities