Programs and Events

March 2024
Adult, All, Educational, Family, General, Veterans, Youth
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USS COBIA 81st Birthday Party

10:00am - 4:00pm

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum invites you to celebrate USS COBIA’s 81st “Birthday Party” on Saturday March 23rd, 2024 from 10am-4pm. Join in the festivities and enjoy living history tours of […]

Admission, Adult, Educational, General, Member Events, Special Tours, Teen, Veterans
24
USS COBIA Nook & Cranny Tour

12:30pm - 3:30pm

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 submarine […]

Adult
28
WMMuseum After Dark

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Are you looking for a fun night out? Why not choose the Wisconsin Maritime Museum as your next date night? Bring your significant other, a friend, or enjoy a solo […]

April 2024
Adult, Educational, Online, Think 'n Drink
04
Think & Drink – Spooky Lakes: Environmental Education Through Art

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Please join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on April 4th at 6:30pm for our Think & Drink series presentation “Spooky Lakes: Environmental Education Through Art” with Educator and TikTok creator Geo […]

Admission, Adult, Educational, Veterans
14
USS COBIA Diving Deeper Tour

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Join Submarine Veteran Greg Miller on an in-depth tour aboard the USS COBIA. Learn what it was really like living and working on a submarine with 80 men for two […]

Member Events
15
Member Monday

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us, on the third Monday of every month, for a special Member Monday presentation from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Museum! The topic for the presentation is TBD, as it will […]

All, Educational, Family, Youth
20
Shipwreck Day!

10:00am - 3:00pm

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum invites you to dive into the wonderful world of shipwrecks and underwater archaeology with “Shipwreck Day” on Saturday April 20th, 2024 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Join us for […]

Admission, Adult, Educational, Special Tours, Veterans
28
USS COBIA Nook & Cranny Tour

12:30pm - 3:00pm

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 submarine […]

May 2024
Adult, Educational, Family, Veterans
04
USS Lagarto Remembrance Ceremony

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Our annual USS LAGARTO Remembrance Ceremony honors the crew of the Manitowoc-built submarine that was lost on May 3, 1945. This event is free to the public and can be […]

Admission, Adult, Educational, Special Tours, Veterans
05
USS COBIA Diving Deeper Tour

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Join Submarine Veteran Greg Miller on an in-depth tour aboard the USS COBIA. Learn what it was really like living and working on a submarine with 80 men for two […]

Member Events
16
Member Swap Weekend

05/16 - 05/19

Member Swap Weekend gives you access to participating local museums. Explore museums across Manitowoc County with family, friends, or anyone covered by your membership! To visit a participating site, show […]

All
17
Midwestern Model Ships & Boats Contest

05/17 9:00am - 05/19 2:30pm

Check out the Midwest’s longest-running model contest and vote on your favorites! The models will be on display to the public on Saturday and Sunday. Friday is model set-up. See […]

Admission, Adult, Educational, Special Tours, Veterans
26
USS COBIA Nook & Cranny Tour

12:30pm - 3:00pm

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 submarine […]

June 2024
Admission, Adult, Educational, Special Tours, Teen, Youth
01
Museum Ships Amateur Radio Weekend

06/01 9:00am - 06/02 5:00pm

The USS COBIA Amateur Radio Club (call sign NB9QV) will be set up in the Crew’s Mess aboard USS COBIA all weekend long, June 1-2, 2024, reaching out to other […]

July 2024
Adult, Educational, Family, Veterans
04
SubFest 2024

07/04 - 07/07

SubFest, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s annual celebration of all things submarine, will be July 4-7, 2024 right here in Manitowoc, Wisconsin! Join us in celebrating the history of the Silent Service, including […]

August 2024
Adult, Educational, Exhibits, Family, Sub Pub
03
Plein Air Paint Out

8/3/24

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum and the Rahr-West Art Museum are thrilled to announce Paint Out 2024! We are so excited to be able to make this annual event happen through […]

Adult, Fundraiser, Sub Pub
07
Smoke on the Water

8/7/24

The ninth annual Smoke on the Water fundraising event for the Wisconsin Maritime Museum will be the evening of Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from at Sub Pub on the Water, […]

Educational, Family, Special Tours, Teen, Youth
09
Family Overnight

08/09 7:30pm - 08/10 9:00am

Families can spend the night aboard USS Cobia and learn how to dive the sub, fire the torpedoes, and aim the deck guns. If you want to stay up later, […]

Educational, Family, Special Tours, Teen, Youth
10
Family Overnight

08/10 7:30pm - 08/11 9:00am

Families can spend the night aboard USS Cobia and learn how to dive the sub, fire the torpedoes, and aim the deck guns. If you want to stay up later, […]

Admission, Adult, All, Family, Teen, Veterans, Youth
20
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, and their families. […]

May 2025
Adult, Educational, Family, Veterans
03
May 2026
Adult, Educational, Family, Veterans
02
May 2027
Adult, Educational, Family, Veterans
01
May 2028
Adult, Educational, Family, Veterans
06
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!

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