Plan Your Visit

Caregivers

Free admission is offered to caregivers accompanying an individual with disabilities.

Active Duty Military

Free admission is offered to active duty military members of any branch.

Blue-Gold Star Program

From Memorial to Labor Day, active military and up to 5 family members can enter the museum for free.

CAMM

Council of American Maritime Museums members are free with membership card.

ROAM

Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums members of participating Museums are free. Visitors are responsible for ensuring that their membership benefits include the ROAM network and their memberships are up-to-date.

Large Groups

Additional discounts and tours are available for adult and youth groups (10+ people) who book a visit at least two weeks in advance. Contact our Groups Coordinator for more information and to schedule your visit.

Admission tickets are available for purchase online, by phone at 920-684-0218, or upon your arrival at the Museum.

Advance tickets are recommended for guided submarine tours due to tour capacity limitations.

We accept cash, all major credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Gift cards are available to purchase online or in-person.

Self-Guided Tours are another way to experience the submarine at your own pace. Self-guided tours are available anytime during regular Museum hours. An audio tour device can be borrowed for use during your submarine exploration at no charge. Guests may also download the mobile app on Android devices or access it online at any time here.

We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available during summer 2025 by the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in partnership with the Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary Club. Check out the information here to plan your Lighthouse visit. Please note that the Lighthouse is not immediately accessible from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum building.

We have a variety of exhibits across our two full floors of galleries. Some exhibits are long-term, permanent displays, while others are displayed on a rotating basis.

Visit our Exhibits page for a listing of current gallery displays, as well as upcoming exhibits.

• No food or drink is allowed in the exhibit gallery areas. There are vending machines and small tables located near the Front Desk Lobby for your convenience. Infant feeding is welcome anywhere.
• No flash photography or videorecording is allowed. Camera and phone photography without the use of flash is welcome.
• No backpacks or large bags are allowed. We recommend securing these in your vehicle or speaking with the Visitor Engagement staff upon your arrival to make other arrangements.
• Animals (aside from Service Animals required for a disability) are not allowed in the building or submarine.
• Smoking/vaping is not allowed anywhere inside the building or aboard the submarine. There is a smoking deck located on the upper level.
• No firearms or weapons are allowed in the building or submarine.
• Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• No running, yelling, or otherwise disrupting others’ Museum experience.

Thank you for helping us make the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and USS Cobia the best experience for everyone!

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is committed to creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for all guests. Please visit our Accessibility page to learn more about how we can make your visit the best possible experience.

We are conveniently located right on the Maritime Metro Transit system line, with a stop located directly outside of the Museum building. We are also within walking distance of the S.S. Badger Carferry dock and located along the Mariner’s Trail as well as the Ice Age Trail. Visit the City of Manitowoc’s official tourism site for more local transportation information.

Free parking is available on the west, north (across the street), and east sides of the Museum building. There is also on-street parking available. Marked accessible parking spaces are located in the west and north parking lots. There are bicycle racks located on the west and east sides of the building, as well as a bike repair station located on the south side of the building along the Riverwalk.

It is recommended that large vehicles, RV/campers, trailers, and buses park in the east parking lot for best access. Overnight parking is allowed in all three parking lots. Guests are responsible for abiding by any applicable City of Manitowoc parking restrictions.

The Museum is located on Maritime Drive in downtown Manitowoc, Wisconsin. We are right on the bank of the Manitowoc River — look for the submarine!

Our physical and mailing address is 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220.