Make history with an overnight stay on our wwii submarine
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Please join us on April 6th at 6:30pm for our free Think & Drink series presentation “Eating for Victory – Food Stories from World War II and Beyond”. One of the most important places on a submarine is the galley. Working in the heart of the boat, cooks face the task of feeding 80 submariners […]
USS Cobia Nook & Cranny Tour
4/16/23
Get a VIP in-depth tour aboard Cobia. Explore areas of the sub not open to guests on regular tours. This two-hour tour focuses on how WWII submarines work and allows time for all your questions! This tour is not recommended for children 12 and under due to the length of the tour. Visit our Museum […]
USS Cobia Diving Deeper Tour
4/23/23
Join Sub Vet Greg Miller on a more in-depth tour aboard Cobia. Learn what it was really like living and working on a submarine with 80 men for two months. This two to three-hour tour focuses more on personal stories and less on technology. This tour is not recommended for children 12 and under due […]
Becky Kagan Schott will be here to discuss her photos from our latest exhibit, Bringing Shipwrecks to Life. The cost for this 2-hour program is just $15 and includes admission to the museum before or after the talk so that you can view her extraordinary photos. Experience spectacular Great Lakes shipwrecks brought to life by […]
Our annual USS Lagarto Remembrance Ceremony honors the crew of the Manitowoc-built submarine that was lost on May 3, 1945. This event is free and can be viewed from our Riverwalk.
Known as the Dairy State, Wisconsin is world-famous for its cheese, beer, brats, and so much more. 100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Before You Die is a comprehensive guide to all the must-see, must-taste, and must-do activities with suggestions and ideas for the whole family. Don your foam cheese hat and feel the thrill […]
Subfest
7/1/23
Join us for an evening of networking with local business leaders and community stakeholders while raising money for our education and conservation efforts. Check back later for more info!
Christmas Tree Ship Day
12/2/23
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!
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