Make history with an overnight stay on our wwii submarine
MUSEUM EVENTS
Sensory Friendly Evening
6/10/25
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. […]
Hands On Harbor Activity Station
6/11/25
Join us June 11 at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum from 10:00am-3:00pm to paint your own mysterious shipwreck! Learn about painters’ renditions and the importance of recording maritime history through art! […]
Join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum out and about in our community! We will be at the Lakeview Community Library in Random Lake, WI on June 11, 2025. Please see the link […]
Full Moon Lighthouse Tour
6/11/25
Join us on Wednesday, June 11 at 8:00pm at Manitowoc’s Breakwater Lighthouse FOR A NIGHT TOUR! This is a specialty tour so space is limited. Please note, the lighthouse is […]
On The Road: WWII Days
6/14/25
Join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum out and about in our community! We will be at WWII Days in Menomonee Falls, WI on June 14-15, 2025. Please see the link above […]
Join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum out and about in our community! We will be at the New Holstein Public Library in New Holstein, WI on June 18, 2025. Please see […]
Volunteer Info Night
6/20/25
Interested in learning more about the inner workings of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and submarine USS COBIA? Ever wonder what our volunteer program is all about? Need volunteer hours for […]
Dive Into the Archive
6/22/25
Did you know that the majority of museums have less than 10% of their collections on display at any given time? The Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s collection contains over 85,000 historic […]
Enjoy the sounds of the Great Lakes with folk musician Lee Murdock up at the Sub Pub on the Water on June 26 at 6:30PM! Making folk music for the […]
Lighthouse Tours
6/28/25
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available on select dates during summer 2025! Check out our website for more information on […]
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Submarine USS Cobia Drydock Project
Learn about our efforts to preserve our WWII submarine this September-October!


Wisconsin Maritime Heritage Center
Learn about our new multiphase project for a multi-disciplinary research and education center that will not only safely and efficiently house our collections, but engage visitors, encourage research, and enhance our community.
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