Museum Field Trips
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.
Education Visits Include
- One 45-minute program with an educator
- A tour aboard the USS Cobia, our World War II submarine
- Options for self-guided activities
- Discounted admission for school, scout, homeschool and youth groups
Field Trip Pricing
- Students (K-college): $6
- Preschool students: $3
- Teachers and aides: Free
- Additional chaperones: $7
- Additional Guided Programs: $3 per student
- Weekend Surcharge: $50
Discounts available for Manitowoc and Two Rivers schools.
Education Programs
At the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, there is something for everyone! Explore the streets of old Manitowoc and learn about Wisconsin’s rich shipbuilding history. We have exquisite ship models, ship engines, interactives, children’s play areas and a real WWII Submarine!
Wisconsin’s Underwater Treasures
All Ages
This hands-on, interactive tour takes groups through Wisconsin’s history using shipwrecks. This program can be modified to be suitable for all ages.
Gallery Scavenger Hunt
Elementary & Middle School
A great option for groups that want to do self-guided galleries!
Busy Boats
Preschool to Kindergarten
An interactive storytime for the museum’s littlest sailor
Aquatic Invaders
Elementary School
This hands-on program will ask students to move invasive species around the Great Lakes and see for themselves how these aquatic invaders have changed our watershed forever.
Underwater Robots
Elementary & Middle School
Learn about how remotely operated vehicles are used today in underwater research. Groups will build and test their own robot in water! Sponsored by Festival Foods
An Immigrant’s Journey
Elementary & Middle School
Learn about Wisconsin’s immigrant past using historic artifacts, primary sources and real story of family immigration.
Mari-Timeline
Middle School
Learn how inventions in the past have changed maritime technology today.
World War II on the Homefront
Middle & High School
While troops were fighting overseas, life at home was radically changed. Using real artifacts and local stories, learn what life was like on the World War II homefront.