Programs and Events
Haunted Sub & Pub!
10/18 - 10/19
Are you brave enough to take a haunted tour of USS Cobia? $8 per person and includes indoor waiting!
Haunted Sub Overnight
10/19/19
Have a ghastly good time during this overnight stay on our 'haunted' submarine. Hear ghostly tales from the Great Lakes and perhaps leave with a hair-raising experience of your own…
Maritime Graveyard Tour
8:00pm - 9:30pm
This walking tour will focus on Great Lakes maritime people who lived and died right here in Manitowoc.
Science Club
8:00am - 5:00pm
WMM Science Club will meet weekly. Prepare for experiments, competitions and lots of fun.
Girl Scout Brownies Love Water Day: Fall 2019
9:30am - 3:30pm
Discover the wonders of water! Learn how water connects people all over the world. Be inspired to lead your family and friends as water advocates.
Gilmore Dollar Day
11/11/19
Have you seen the Gilmore Dollar exhibit at the museum? Our Submarine Curator shares its thrilling story with all visitors.
Smithsonian Saturday
10:00am - 11:00am
Watch a featured Smithsonian Channel documentary on a variety of topics on Smithsonian Saturdays.
Saturday Learning Series
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Our Saturday Learning Series presents lectures, workshops, movie screenings and more on a regular basis.
Operation Santa
12/7/19
A special overnight event for children and families of deployed military personnel.
Sensory Friendly Morning
8:00am - 9:00am
Visitors of all abilities are invited to explore our exhibits and submarine in an inclusive environment!
Saturday Learning Series: Lightning Strikes Twice
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Our Saturday Learning Series presents lectures, workshops, movie screenings and more on a regular basis.
Smithsonian Saturday
10:00am - 11:00am
Watch a featured Smithsonian Channel documentary on a variety of topics on Smithsonian Saturdays.
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 Retnals
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
There’s something for everyone! Music, food, sidewalk sales, self-guided submarine tours, fireworks, kid-friendly activities, and so much more! Keep an eye on our Schedule of Events and join us for #SubFest2019!