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Overnight Programs
Sound the dive alarm, press the torpedo firing button, sleep in the sub, check out the nooks and crannys, and enjoy more interactive activities on USS Cobia. Groups, families, and individuals can participate in our interactive submarine overnight, offered year round.
Event Rentals
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a variety of facilities that can be rented for private and public events, corporate meetings, seminars, and presentations. Consider hosting your next event at our unique venue!
Sub Pub on the Water
The Sub Pub opens on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day every year. Come up to the Roof Deck to enjoy the downtown view and sunset along the river and with a view of Lake Michigan and a cash bar.
SubFest at Fourth on the Shore!
There’s something for everyone! Music, food, self-guided submarine tours, fireworks, kid-friendly activities, and so much more! Keep an eye on our Schedule of Events and join us for #SubFest2024!
Shipwrecks & Charcuterie
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Have you ever wondered how an artifact gets from the bottom of Lake Michigan to a display case in a museum exhibit? Join conservator Katie Linder for a discussion about […]
USS COBIA’s 83rd Birthday Party!
10:00am - 4:00pm
Join us on Saturday, March 28th, as we celebrate 83 years of USS Cobia. This annual “birthday party” is a community event, offering a full day of family-friendly fun, history, […]
Think & Drink Series: The Sinking of RMS Titanic
6:30pm - 8:00pm
On its maiden voyage, the “unsinkable” RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic on April 14th, 1912. While the story of the tragedy is world-famous, the granular details […]
Night at the Museum: Iceberg Ahead!
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Travel back to the dazzling era of ocean liners at Night at the Museum: Iceberg Ahead! This Titanic-inspired celebration transforms the Wisconsin Maritime Museum into a lively world of music, […]
Nook & Cranny Tour
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Have you ever wanted to see or know more about USS Cobia than what is offered on the regular tour? Get a behind-the-scenes tour of our World War II era submarine and […]
Business Breakfast Series – Jeff Lovell
7:30am - 9:30am
Jeff Lovell serves as President of Leaders Rising Network, where he gets to build both the team and the systems that create real, measurable impact for his clients. And he is ready to share with you “The Five Voices Leaders Need to Hear and Listen to in Organizations” as you enjoy breakfast and networking here at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
Think & Drink Series: The Eastland Story
6:30pm - 8:00pm
On July 24th, 1915, the SS Eastland was docked in the Chicago River, filled with thousands of Western Electric employees headed for a company picnic. In a matter of minutes, the “Speed […]
Think & Drink Series: Fatal Crossing – The Disappearance of NWA Flight 2501
6:30pm - 8:00pm
On June 23rd, 1950, Northwest Airlines Flight 2501, carrying 58 passengers, vanished over Lake Michigan. Despite intensive searches at the time, the wreck was never found, and the cause of […]
Sensory Friendly Evening
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Museums are for everyone! Join us for a sensory-friendly evening designed for anyone looking for a more relaxed museum experience, no matter their age or ability level, as well as […]
Sensory Friendly Evening
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Museums are for everyone! Join us for a sensory-friendly evening designed for anyone looking for a more relaxed museum experience, no matter their age or ability level, as well as […]
Sensory Friendly Evening
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Museums are for everyone! Join us for a sensory-friendly evening designed for anyone looking for a more relaxed museum experience, no matter their age or ability level, as well as […]