Fog Horn Demonstrations

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

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 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 […]

Beach Clean-Up

YMCA Beach

Join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in keeping our waterways clean! We will be hosting a beach clean-up at the YMCA Beach in Manitowoc, Wisconsin beginning at 9:30am on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Gloves and trash bags will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment as well. No registration is necessary, all […]

SubFest 2024

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

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 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 Museum

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 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 […]

Lakeshore Balloon Glow at Sub Pub on the Water

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Join us at Sub Pub on the Water for the annual Lakeshore Balloon Glow! Enjoy an evening filled with hot air balloons, cold drinks, a waterski show, fireworks and more all from the rooftop bar of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum! Tickets are extremely limited, so be sure to get yours today: https://bit.ly/balloonglow2024 A limited amount of […]

Family Overnight

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

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, 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 Museum

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. […]

Spooky Science Night

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Did you know that real life vampires haunt Lake Michigan? Have you ever wondered what a submarine looks like when it’s bathed in red light? Do you think you’d be able to hear the difference between an enemy vessel chasing you and a pod of killer whales? Join us on Thursday October 17th, 2024 from […]

Christmas Tree Ship Day

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Join us for our annual Christmas Tree Ship Day on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00am-4:00pm! Enjoy FREE admission to the museum and submarine, try some educational activities, meet Santa, and […]

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