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The Wisconsin Maritime Museum invites all people to connect with our waterways through inclusive exhibits, engaging programming, and a world-class collection.

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MUSEUM EVENTS

Join us for Sensory Friendly Mornings, quarterly events for families and children with disabilities that might prefer a quieter, more relaxed museum experience. Accommodations are made during these events to better welcome all visitors including: loud exhibits turned down, sensory alerts posted in areas that might be overstimulating, sensory backpacks, headphones, weighted lap blankets and […]

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum will open its doors to members after-hours on every third Thursday in 2020. Check out exhibits you’ve missed or simply enjoy a glass of wine while looking out on the lake. Third Thursday of every month, 5-8pm Memberships start at just $25. You can join or renew right from […]

Set a course for a beautiful day with Sunrise Rooftop Yoga at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. This gentle Vinyasa Flow class will include postures to stretch, warm, and tone the body. Surrounded by the soothing elements of nature, participants will experience a moving meditation designed to provide well-being and balance to mind, body, and spirit. […]

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum will open its doors to members after-hours on every third Thursday in 2020. Check out exhibits you’ve missed or simply enjoy a glass of wine while looking out on the lake. Third Thursday of every month, 5-8pm Memberships start at just $25. You can join or renew right from […]

Set a course for a beautiful day with Sunrise Rooftop Yoga at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. This gentle Vinyasa Flow class will include postures to stretch, warm, and tone the body. Surrounded by the soothing elements of nature, participants will experience a moving meditation designed to provide well-being and balance to mind, body, and spirit. […]

In honor of the recent discovery of the Manitowoc-built submarine USS ROBALO, we will be hosting a special remembrance ceremony aboard USS COBIA. If you’re a relative of a ROBALO crewmen, we want to hear from you. Please reach out if you’d like to share your story at the event or with museum staff. […]

Set a course for a beautiful day with Sunrise Rooftop Yoga at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. This gentle Vinyasa Flow class will include postures to stretch, warm, and tone the body. Surrounded by the soothing elements of nature, participants will experience a moving meditation designed to provide well-being and balance to mind, body, and spirit. […]

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Research & Collections

Featured Exhibit

Celebrate Black History Month at the museum with the pop-up exhibit, African Americans in Wisconsin’s Maritime Landscape. These panels weave throughout the museum, highlighting Black Americans’ bravery, perseverance and innovation throughout history.

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