Shipwreck Day!
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumThe 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 […]
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USS COBIA Nook & Cranny Tour
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumHave 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 […]
Think & Drink – We Do This For The Water
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumPlease join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm for our Think & Drink series presentation "We Do This for the Water" with Siobhan Marks/Zeegwan Noodenese. The […]
USS Lagarto Remembrance Ceremony
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumOur 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 […]
USS COBIA Diving Deeper Tour
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumJoin 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 […]
Public Exhibit Opening – Wisconsin’s Shipwreck Coasts
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumJoin us for the opening day of our newest exhibit: Wisconsin's Shipwreck Coasts! Wisconsin is a maritime state. Over the past 300 years, people from across Europe and beyond navigated […]
Member Swap Weekend
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumMember 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 […]
Midwestern Model Ships & Boats Contest
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumCheck 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 […]
USS COBIA Nook & Cranny Tour
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumHave 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 and explore spaces not usually open to the general public! The cost is $45 for non-members and $40 for WMM members. Space is limited, so […]
Museum Ships Amateur Radio Weekend
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumThe 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 museum ships and amateur radio fans around the world. Stop by to ask questions and learn about the world of ham radio! For more information […]
Fog Horn Demonstrations
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumThe sonic boom of a fog horn can pierce through the thickest fog to warn ships of upcoming hazards. From 11:00am-3:00pm on Saturday June 15, 2024, join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum as Historian Jake Heffernan tells the story of the evolution of the fog horn! Learn about how sirens and diaphones generate sound by chopping […]
SubFest 2024
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumSubFest, 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 our WWII era submarine, USS COBIA (SS 245), and Manitowoc's 28 Freshwater WWII Submarines. This will include FREE ADMISSION for all active duty, retired, and veteran military […]
Plein Air Paint Out
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumThe 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 this collaboration. We encourage the public to join in and paint along, engage with professional artist demonstrations, and enjoy the scenery of the lakefront and […]
Smoke on the Water
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumThe 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, the Museum's rooftop bar. Stay tuned for more details and tickets!
Family Overnight
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumFamilies 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, you can explore the nooks and crannies normally off-limits to the public. In the morning, check out Museum galleries and learn about Wisconsin’s maritime heritage! […]
Sensory Friendly Evening
Wisconsin Maritime MuseumMuseums 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. At this free event sponsored by Festival Foods, you will have access to the Museum as well as an opportunity to take a sensory-friendly submarine […]
USS Lagarto Remembrance Ceremony
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
USS Lagarto Remembrance Ceremony
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
USS Lagarto Remembrance Ceremony
Wisconsin Maritime Museum