Programs and Events
Hands-On Harbor Activity Station
10:00am - 3:00pm
When you visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, dock at the Hands-On Harbor Activity Station in the Main Concourse to explore the world of water, make a cool craft, or even get to try some hands-on learning! The Harbor will be open from 10:00am – 3:00pm for all ages to learn, create, and explore! Included with Museum […]
Hands-On Harbor Activity Station
06/12 10:00am - 08/28 3:00pm
When you visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, dock at the Hands-On Harbor Activity Station in the Main Concourse to explore the world of water, make a cool craft, or even get to try some hands-on learning! The Harbor will be open from 10:00am – 3:00pm for all ages to learn, create, and explore! Included with Museum […]
Care of Historic Photographs Workshop
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Learn how to care for your personal or family’s historic photographs with Collections Manager Hannah Patten. Start with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s archive and then dive into a hands-on workshop about how to best preserve photographs of all types. Learn how to remove adhesive, flatten warped photos, and general best practice […]
Hands-On Harbor Activity Station
10:00am - 3:00pm
When you visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, dock at the Hands-On Harbor Activity Station in the Main Concourse to explore the world of water, make a cool craft, or even get to try some hands-on learning! The Harbor will be open from 10:00am – 3:00pm for all ages to learn, create, and explore! Included with Museum […]
Hands-On Harbor Activity Station
10:00am - 3:00pm
When you visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, dock at the Hands-On Harbor Activity Station in the Main Concourse to explore the world of water, make a cool craft, or even get to try some hands-on learning! The Harbor will be open from 10:00am – 3:00pm for all ages to learn, create, and explore! Included with Museum […]
Hands-On Harbor Activity Station
10:00am - 3:00pm
When you visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, dock at the Hands-On Harbor Activity Station in the Main Concourse to explore the world of water, make a cool craft, or even get to try some hands-on learning! The Harbor will be open from 10:00am – 3:00pm for all ages to learn, create, and explore! Included with Museum […]
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, and their families. At this free event, you’ll have access to the Museum as well as an opportunity to take a sensory-friendly submarine tour. Loud exhibit sounds will […]
Shipwrecks & Charcuterie
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Did you know that the Wisconsin Maritime Museum has over 100-year-old cheese, lard, and pickles from shipwrecks in our collections? Have you ever wondered what it means for the museum to be a Wisconsin State Shipwreck Repository? Enjoy complimentary wine and charcuterie with Museum Director Cathy Green and dive into how Maritime Museums act as an […]
Smoke on the Water Fundraiser
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Join us for an evening of networking with local business leaders and community stakeholders while raising money for our education and conservation efforts.
Brewed by the Water – Historic Beer Making Workshops at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Brewing Workshop: August 24 – 5:00-6:30 pm Bottling Workshop: September 7 – 5:00-6:30 pm For nearly two centuries since Wisconsin’s earliest breweries began, the love of beer is fermented into our state’s identity. Learn about the historical role of beer on the Great Lakes and beyond with WMM’s Chief Curator and brewery historian, Kevin Cullen, […]
Brewed by the Water – Historic Beer Making Workshops at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Brewing Workshop: August 24 – 5:00-6:30 pm Bottling Workshop: September 7 – 5:00-6:30 pm For nearly two centuries since Wisconsin’s earliest breweries began, the love of beer is fermented into our state’s identity. Learn about the historical role of beer on the Great Lakes and beyond with WMM’s Chief Curator and brewery historian, Kevin Cullen, […]
Christmas Tree Ship Day
9:30am - 4:00pm
Join us for our Annual Christmas Tree Ship Day festivities! Santa will arrive on a Susie Q fish tug with a load of Christmas Trees! After, he will greet families in the Museum. Sub tours and Christmas crafts will be available. Admission for the day is free!
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 #SubFest2022!