• Spooky Science

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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 […]

  • 250th anniversary of the United States Navy

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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 […]

  • From the Deck to Boardroom: Navigating Leadership Challenges

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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 […]

  • Think & Drink: November Gales with Ric Mixter

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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 […]

  • Diving Deeper Tour with Greg Miller – ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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 […]

  • Estate Planning Workshop

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    Join us at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum for an informative conversation about planned giving and how thoughtful estate planning can make a lasting impact on the causes and communities you […]

  • Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy Book Talk & Signing with Author Thomas Nelson

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    Join us for a free afternoon with author Thomas Nelson as he discusses his new book, Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy. Nelson blends maritime history with economic insight, revealing how the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald symbolized a turning point for the Great Lakes shipping industry and the nation's working class.   […]

  • December’s Think & Drink: Winter and Water at the South Pole

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    The Wisconsin Maritime Museum invites you to journey to the coldest place on Earth in this month’s Think & Drink: “Winter and Water at the South Pole.” Presenting this evening is William Lindman, Water Production & Maintenance Foreman at the Manitowoc Public Utilities Water Treatment Plant. In this presentation, William will share his path to […]

  • Christmas Tree Ship Day

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    Join us for our annual Christmas Tree Ship Day festivities! Santa will arrive on a Susie-Q fish tug with a load of Christmas trees at 10:30 am. After docking, he will greet families in the Museum. Submarine tours will be available all day long. Tiny Art will be available for purchase in the Riverside Gallery. […]

  • Diving Deeper Tour with Greg Miller – ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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 […]

  • Think & Drink series: “From Grey to Green: How MMSD’s Watershed Approach Reduced Impacts of the 2025 Storm.”

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    The Wisconsin Maritime Museum invites you to kick off 2026 with the first installment of our monthly Think & Drink series:“From Grey to Green: How MMSD’s Watershed Approach Reduced Impacts of the 2025 Storm.” Join us for an illuminating evening with Kevin Schafer, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). Kevin will take […]