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Overnight Programs

Sound the dive alarm, press the torpedo firing button, sleep in the sub, check out the nooks and crannys, and enjoy more interactive activities on USS Cobia. Groups, families, and individuals can participate in our interactive submarine overnight, offered year round.

Event Rentals

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a variety of facilities that can be rented for private and public events, corporate meetings, seminars, and presentations.  Consider hosting your next event at our unique venue!

Sub Pub on the Water

The Sub Pub opens on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day every year. Come up to the Roof Deck to enjoy the downtown view and sunset along the river and with a view of Lake Michigan and a cash bar. 

SubFest at Fourth on the Shore!

There’s something for everyone! Music, food, self-guided submarine tours, fireworks, kid-friendly activities, and so much more! Keep an eye on our Schedule of Events and join us for #SubFest2024!

July 2026
Admission, Adult
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Sip & Paint with Glaze & Paint

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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 […]

Admission
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A Hero’s Homecoming – Wisconsin Dance Theatre

07/25 - 07/26

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 […]

August 2026
Think 'n Drink
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August’s Think & Drink: The Great Molasses Flood & Boston’s Waterfront

6:30pm - 8:00pm

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 […]

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Lakeshore Balloon Glow @ Sub Pub

5:00pm - 10:00pm

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 […]

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Submarine Sleepover for Families

08/15 7:30pm - 08/16 8:30am

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 […]

Family
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Sensory Friendly Evening

5:00pm - 8:00pm

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 […]

Adult
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Submarine Sleepover for Grownups

08/22 7:30pm - 08/23 8:30am

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 […]

November 2026
Family
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Sensory Friendly Evening

4:00pm - 7:00pm

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 […]

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