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  • Valenwine & Paint

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    Looking for some cute Valentine's, Gal-entine's or Pal-entine's week ideas? Look no further! The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is partnering with Manitowoc's local art studio, Glaze and Paint for a casual […]

  • Diving Deeper Tour

    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 living and working on a submarine with 80 other […]

  • Sensory Friendly Evening

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    Museums are for everyone! Join us for a sensory-friendly evening designed for anyone looking for a more relaxed museum experience, no matter their age or ability level, as well as […]

  • Living History Tours aboard USS COBIA

    Cobia Specialty Tours
    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    Join us on Saturday, February 28th, for Living History Tours aboard USS COBIA! Members of the USS COBIA Living History Crew will be stationed throughout the submarine all day (10:00 AM-4:00 PM) to welcome guests and answer questions. Admission is included with regular Museum + Submarine admission. WMM Members are always FREE!

  • Think & Drink Series: The Peshtigo Fire

    Think & Drink
    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    We invite you to join us for our March Think & Drink program, where ecologist and research scientist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Jed Meunier, will take us through the harrowing night of October 8th, 1871. The Peshtigo Fire became the deadliest wildfire in recorded history. Jed Meunier, using tree-ring and fire-scar evidence, […]

  • Nook & Cranny Tour Aboard USS COBIA

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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 […]

  • Shipwrecks & Charcuterie

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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 […]

  • USS COBIA’s 83rd Birthday Party!

    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, […]

  • Think & Drink Series: The Sinking of RMS Titanic

    Think & Drink
    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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 […]

  • Night at the Museum: Iceberg Ahead!

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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 […]

  • Think & Drink Series: The Eastland Story

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    On July 24th, 1915, the SS Eastland was docked in the Chicago River, filled with thousands of Western Electric employees headed for a company picnic. In a matter of minutes, the “Speed Queen of the Lakes” capsized while still tied to the dock, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of 844 people. To this day, this was the […]

  • Think & Drink Series: Fatal Crossing – The Disappearance of NWA Flight 2501

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    On June 23rd, 1950, Northwest Airlines Flight 2501, carrying 58 passengers, vanished over Lake Michigan. Despite intensive searches at the time, the wreck was never found, and the cause of the disaster remained one of aviation’s greatest unsolved mysteries. Join author and historian Valerie van Heest, who will be presenting virtually, as she recounts her […]

  • Sensory Friendly Evening

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    Museums are for everyone! Join us for a sensory-friendly evening designed for anyone looking for a more relaxed museum experience, no matter their age or ability level, as well as their caregivers and families. At this FREE event, you’ll have access to the Museum as well as an opportunity to take a sensory-friendly submarine tour […]

  • Sensory Friendly Evening

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    Museums are for everyone! Join us for a sensory-friendly evening designed for anyone looking for a more relaxed museum experience, no matter their age or ability level, as well as their caregivers and families. At this FREE event, you’ll have access to the Museum as well as an opportunity to take a sensory-friendly submarine tour […]

  • Sensory Friendly Evening

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    Museums are for everyone! Join us for a sensory-friendly evening designed for anyone looking for a more relaxed museum experience, no matter their age or ability level, as well as their caregivers and families. At this FREE event, you’ll have access to the Museum as well as an opportunity to take a sensory-friendly submarine tour […]