Wisconsin Maritime Museum

USS COBIA's 83rd Birthday Party!
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Join us on Saturday, March 28th, as we celebrate 83 years of USS Cobia. This annual “birthday party” is a community event, offering a full day of family-friendly fun, history, and maritime tradition.
For just $10 admission all day, you can explore the museum, tour the submarine with our Living History Crew, and take part in carnival fun. Whether you’re putting your naval knowledge to the test, racing for glory in the Rubber Duck Derby, or enjoying a slice of birthday cake, there is something for every sailor!
Schedule of festivities:
10:00AM: Museum and USS Cobia open
11:00AM: Cobia Carnival Games open in the Wisconsin-Built Boat Gallery
1:30PM: The Great Rubber Duck Derby
2:30PM: Birthday song and cake-cutting with Submarine Curator, Karen Duvalle
4:00PM: Museum and USS Cobia close
Birthday cake is generously donated by Hartman’s Bakery in Manitowoc.
Discounted admission is generously provided by the Helen Gajdys Reis & Lester Reis Endowment Fund.
