The Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s Education Department welcomes all people to connect with our waterways through inclusive and engaging programming. We offer a wide variety of formal and informal educational programs for youth, homeschool, scout and school groups.
Programs are designed by educators, meet educational standards and make learning fun. Our education staff will work with you to schedule and create a museum visit that is perfect for your group.
Plan a Field Trip!
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a wide variety of quality educational programs for children and schools that are designed by licensed educators, meet state educational standards, and make learning fun!
All Hands on Deck!
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum connects people of all abilities to our waterways.
Learn some new skills!
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts can participate in several programs and opportunities focusing on maritime education.
Book Your Visit
Sailors of all ages will discover engaging experiences, exhibits, and learning opportunities at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Book your field trip today.
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 […]
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 […]
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