Programs and Events
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 […]
Think & Drink – We Do This For The Water
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Please 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
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 […]
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 […]
Public Exhibit Opening – Wisconsin’s Shipwreck Coasts
10:00am - 4:00pm
Join 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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Season Preview Night at Sub Pub on the Water
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Join us for a special season preview night up at Sub Pub on the Water, the WMM’s rooftop bar! Sub Pub is open every Thursday and Friday evening from 5:00PM-10:00PM […]
Opening Night at Sub Pub on the Water
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Join us every Thursday and Friday evening from 5:00PM-10:00PM all summer long up at Sub Pub on the Water, the WMM rooftop bar! No cover charge. Embrace the family-friendly atmosphere […]
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 […]
Think & Drink – The Music of “Victory at Sea”
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on June 6th at 6:30pm for our Think & Drink series presentation “The Music of Victory at Sea” with Professor George Ferencz. The featured […]
Fog Horn Demonstrations
11:00am - 3:00pm
The 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Family Overnight
08/17 7:30pm - 08/18 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, […]
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. […]
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!