While there are some good-looking fiberglass watercraft, they just don’t have the soul of wooden boats.

“Wooden boats are timeless works of art,” said Chris Gillcrist, the director emeritus of the National Museum of the Great Lakes. “They reflect the creativity of their builders, the spirit of adventure of their owners, and the enduring connection people have with the Great Lakes.”

Frozen in Time: A Wooden and Antique Boat Showcase opened Friday at the museum. It features eight wooden boats, each of which has a story to tell.

“This is an opportunity to step back in time while celebrating the craftsmanship that continues to inspire today,” said Mr. Gillcrist, who curated the display.

The showcase includes a rustic sailing kayak, a birch bark canoe built using traditional Algonquin meth

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