Make history with an overnight stay on our wwii submarine
MUSEUM EVENTS
Hands-On Harbor Activity Station
6/12/23
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
6/12/23
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 […]
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 […]
Subfest
7/1/23
Sensory Friendly Evening
7/25/23
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
7/27/23
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
8/10/23
Join us for an evening of networking with local business leaders and community stakeholders while raising money for our education and conservation efforts.
Explore the depths of our world-class maritime collections and archive.

Featured Exhibit
Bringing Shipwrecks to Life
Experience spectacular Great Lakes shipwrecks brought to life by world-renowned underwater photographer, Becky Schott and Liquid Productions.
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Hands-On Learning!

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