Have you ever wondered how an artifact gets from the bottom of Lake Michigan to a display case in a museum exhibit? Join conservator Katie Linder for a discussion about the collection of 10,000 shipwreck artifacts brought to the surface by Allen 'Butch' Klopp in the 1960s. In her presentation, she will show you the […]
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 […]
On its maiden voyage, the “unsinkable” RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic on April 14th, 1912. While the story of the tragedy is world-famous, the granular details of how the disaster unfolded reveal a complicated series of events, decisions, and mechanical failures. Join maritime archaeologist Caitlin Zant as she returns for an […]
Travel back to the dazzling era of ocean liners at Night at the Museum: Iceberg Ahead! This Titanic-inspired celebration transforms the Wisconsin Maritime Museum into a lively world of music, dancing, and maritime wonder. Sway to tunes on the dance floor, try your luck at the silent auction and raffle, sip on specialty cocktails, and […]
Have you ever wanted to see or know more about USS Cobia than what is offered on the regular tour? Get a behind-the-scenes tour of our World War II era submarine and explore spaces not usually open to the general public with one of our knowledgeable guides! The cost is $45 for non-members and $40 for WMM […]