The Wisconsin Maritime Museum warmly invites you to August's Think & Drink on August 7th, starting at 6:30. Join us in celebrating the sweet, nostalgic charm of Manitowoc's very own treasure—Cedar Crest Ice Cream! This is a unique opportunity to discover the rich history of the company and the process of crafting ice cream. Learn […]
Join submarine veteran Greg Miller on an in-depth tour aboard the USS COBIA! You can learn what it was really like living and working on a submarine with 80 other crew members for over two months at a time from someone who experienced a diesel boat, just our very own COBIA. This two-hour tour focuses […]
Join us for a special Wednesday evening extended hours night at the best view in downtown! Sub Pub on the Water, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum's rooftop bar, is open every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday evening from 5:00PM-10:00PM all summer long! Embrace the family-friendly atmosphere with the variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available. There […]
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a few nights a year where individual guests can experience our Overnight Program to explore and learn about USS COBIA and Wisconsin’s maritime history! Participants spend the night aboard USS COBIA and learn about the diving procedures, firing the torpedoes, and aiming the deck guns. In the morning, check out […]
Join the Wisconsin Maritime on August 18th at 6:30 pm for a screening of The FISH THIEF: A Great Lakes Mystery. Following the documentary, a panel of experts will be available to answer any questions you may have. “THE FISH THIEF,” narrated by Oscar-winning actor J.K. Simmons, delves into the extraordinary effort to uncover the […]
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available on select dates during summer 2025! Check out our website for more information on the Lighthouse tours, tickets, and more: https://bit.ly/WMMLighthouseTours
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a few nights a year where individual guests can experience our Overnight Program to explore and learn about USS Cobia and Wisconsin’s maritime history! Participants spend the night aboard USS Cobia and learn about the diving procedures, firing the torpedoes, and aiming the deck guns. In the morning, check out Museum galleries and […]
Event Date & Time: 9:00 AM | Included with Admission Join us at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum for a special Keel Laying Watch Party celebrating the beginning of construction on the USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827), the latest ballistic missile submarine to carry our state's proud name. The keel laying is a time-honored naval tradition dating […]
Dress up in your best 40's Americana attire & dance the night away! Celebrate USS Cobia shipping out to Dry Dock with a night to remember. Your ticket includes access to the museum's Sub Pub Roof Deck bar, where we will have drinks, catering from Manitowoc's local restaurant Hot Daugs, live music from the Marine […]
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available on select dates during summer 2025! Check out our website for more information on the Lighthouse tours, tickets, and more: https://bit.ly/WMMLighthouseTours
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available on select dates during summer 2025! Check out our website for more information on the Lighthouse tours, tickets, and more: https://bit.ly/WMMLighthouseTours
Join us at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum for another installment of our Speaker Series! "Dial Down: Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to Calm" is a practical guide that combines wellness practices, personal stories, and poetry to help readers manage stress and achieve lasting calm. Author Raquel Durden, a former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and […]
Join us at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on Saturday, September 20th, from 10:00 am–3:00 pm for a full day of discovery, adventure, and hands-on fun as we explore the mysteries of Great Lakes shipwrecks! Stop by to see diving gear, ROVs, and real shipwreck artifacts. Even build your own wreck site out of LEGOs! Families, […]
Missing your time aboard USS Cobia while she’s in dry dock? We’ve got you covered. Join us on September 25th, 2025, at 6:30 pm for the premiere of Diving Deeper, a submarine tour like no other. This brand-new documentary takes you inside the “silent service” through the story of the USS Cobia. Guided by the […]
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum invites you to join us as we venture into the frozen depths in this month’s Think & Drink: “Frozen Glory: The Story of the Ice Bowl.” Presenting tonight is the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame curator, Brent Hensel. This installment will take place on Thursday, October 2nd at 6:30 PM […]
Step into a world where science gets spooky! Join us for Spooky Science Night on Thursday, October 16th, from 5:00–8:00PM to explore glowing rocks, mysterious sounds, chilling experiments, and creepy creatures. Collect all the stamps in your Mad Scientist Journal for a sweet prize at the end! Costumes are encouraged at this event! Tickets may […]
Join us in the Riverview Room from 6–8 pm on Monday, October 13th, for Navy 250! This special evening event honors the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy with an evening of stories, displays, and celebration. The Wisconsin Maritime Museum will celebrate the Navy’s long and proud history—from Manitowoc’s role in building submarines during […]
Join submarine veteran Greg Miller on an in-depth tour aboard the USS COBIA! You can learn what it was really like to live and work on a submarine with 80 other crew members for over two months at a time from someone who experienced a diesel boat, just our very own COBIA. This two-hour tour […]
Tim Dittloff, Director of Development at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, uses his Teams on Course ® coaching to help leaders engage unproductive team members. He offers SEAsoning ® at key moments through experiential learning from ocean passages, regattas, Navy SEALS, and boardrooms. Tim teaches leaders to understand others, become true leaders, and connect deeply with […]
Join us for our November Think & Drink as we honor the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. This event will take place at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on November 6th, starting at 6:30 p.m. Join us for an evening with Ric Mixter as he explores the terrifying power of November storms […]