The Great Lakes were carved out by the movement of the glaciers during the last ice age. From a geological perspective, that glaciation was just yesterday. The ecosystems of the Great Lakes have developed since the ice receded. People have changed the lakes profoundly in the last two hundred years, and now the warming climate […]

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Saturday, April 16 at 1 pm: Chris Winters, Ironboat Join us for an in-depth look at the Ironboat exhibit. Hear from the artist, Chris Winters, and view the exhibit before it comes down in May.

Join us for our annual Remembrance Ceremony for the crew of USS Lagarto (SS 371). The ceremony honors the Manitowoc-built sub and crew that were lost on May 3, 1945. It will take place on the deck of USS Cobia and guests are welcome to view the ceremony from the riverwalk.

Check out the Midwest’s longest-running model contest and vote on your favorite! The models will be on display to the public Saturday and Sunday. Friday is a model setup. Model registration information will be posted closer to the event.

This annual event is sponsored by The Battleship New Jersey Amateur Radio Station. The Cobia Amateur Radio Club will be set up in the Crew’s Mess aboard Cobia all weekend, reaching out to museum ships and amateur radio fans around the world! More information will be available closer to the event.

This annual event is sponsored by The Battleship New Jersey Amateur Radio Station. The Cobia Amateur Radio Club will be set up in the Crew’s Mess aboard Cobia all weekend, reaching out to museum ships and amateur radio fans around the world! More information will be available closer to the event.

There’s something for everyone! Come celebrate the 4th of July in Manitowoc at this lakeside celebration, including live music all day, food, self-guided submarine tours, fireworks, kid-friendly activities, a parade, and so much more! Keep an eye on our Schedule of Events and join us for #SubFest2022! Museum admission is $4.00 all day!

Formerly the Cigar Smoker