Plan Your Visit
Museum Hours
Regular Hours
(September-May)
Sunday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Monday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Summer Hours
(Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Sunday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Monday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday – 9:00am-5:00pm
The museum is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There are special holiday hours for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s.
Admission
| General: | $20 |
| Youth (Ages 4-12): | $13 |
| Ages 3 & Under: | FREE |
| Seniors (Ages 65+): | $17 |
| Veterans: | $17 |
| Active Military | Free |
Museums For All Program $8 (for guests with a valid EBT, BadgerCare, FoodShare/Quest, Medicaid, and/or WIC card.)
Submarine Tours
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 access it online at any time here.
Museum & Submarine Guidelines
- 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!
Special Discounts
Caregivers
Free admission is offered to caregivers accompanying an individual with disabilities.
Active Duty Military
Military personnel on active duty are free.
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.
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.
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.
Our Location
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 address is 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220.