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  • Nook & Cranny Tour

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Midwestern Model Ship & Boats Contest

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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.../

  • Dive into the Archives

    Wisconsin Maritime Museum

    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, […]

  • Diving Deeper Tour Aboard USS COBIA

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Submarine Sleepover for Grownups

    Submarine Sleepover and Grownups
    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 […]

  • Submarine Sleepover for Families

    Submarine Sleepover for Families
    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 […]

  • Submarine Sleepover for Grownups

    Submarine Sleepover and Grownups
    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 […]

  • Submarine Sleepover for Families

    Submarine Sleepover for Families
    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Submarine Sleepover for Grownups

    Submarine Sleepover and Grownups
    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 […]

  • 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 […]