Showcase your creativity at the Midwest’s longest-running model contest! We invite you to display your models and share your passion with fellow enthusiasts. For non-modelers, you can see the entries and talk to the modelers about their models! Museum admission is required. For more information about entering the contest, head to: https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/.../midwestern-model.../
Did you know that most museums have less than 10% of their collections on display at any given time? The Wisconsin Maritime Museum's collection contains over 85,000 historic artifacts, photographs, works of art, and documents - most of which are not featured in current exhibitions. Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 3:00 pm on Saturday, […]
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 crewmembers for over two months at a time from someone who experienced a diesel boat just our very own COBIA. This two to three hour […]
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 […]
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 crewmembers for over two months at a time from someone who experienced a diesel boat just our very own COBIA. This two to three hour […]
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 […]
Gather your trivia buddies and join us at Sub Pub for a fun trivia night! It all kicks off at 5:30pm on the roof deck. Can't wait to see you there! Admission is NOT necessary to access Sub Pub.
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 diving procedures, firing torpedoes, and aiming deck guns. In the morning, check out the Museum galleries […]
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 diving procedures, firing torpedoes, and aiming deck guns. In the morning, check out the Museum galleries […]
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 crewmembers for over two months at a time from someone who experienced a diesel boat just our very own COBIA. This two to three hour […]
Jeff Lovell serves as President of Leaders Rising Network, where he gets to build both the team and the systems that create real, measurable impact for his clients. And he is ready to share with you “The Five Voices Leaders Need to Hear and Listen to in Organizations” as you enjoy breakfast and networking here at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
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 diving procedures, firing torpedoes, and aiming deck guns. In the morning, check out the Museum galleries […]
Get ready to channel your inner artist! We are again partnering with Glaze & Paint for an evening of creativity and cocktails at Sub Pub. Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven't touched a paintbrush in years, class instructor Katie will guide you step-by-step through creating your own set of miniature masterpieces! All you need […]
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is proud to partner with Wisconsin Dance Theatre for this summer's production of A Hero's Homecoming at the Franciscan Center in Manitowoc on July 25 and 26. Set at the end of World War II, this uplifting and patriotic performance returns with exciting new additions, including live accompaniment by a ten-piece […]
On January 15th, 1919, a massive industrial storage tank containing 2.3 million gallons of molasses suddenly ruptured in Boston’s North End. Moving at 35 miles per hour, a 25-foot wave of sticky, sweet syrup ripped through the streets, destroying buildings, crushing infrastructure, and claiming the lives of 21 people in one of the nation's unlikeliest […]
Join us at Sub Pub on the Water for the annual Lakeshore Balloon Glow! Enjoy an evening filled with hot air balloons, cold drinks, a water ski show, fireworks, and more, all from the rooftop bar of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum! Tickets are extremely limited, so be sure to get yours today: Museum Store **Please note: […]
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 diving procedures, firing torpedoes, and aiming deck guns. In the morning, check out the Museum galleries […]
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 […]
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 diving procedures, firing torpedoes, and aiming deck guns. In the morning, check out the Museum galleries […]
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 […]