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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!

January 2025
Admission, Educational, Special Tours
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Nook & Cranny Tour Aboard USS COBIA

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 era […]

Admission, All, Educational
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Dive Into the Archive!

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Did you know that the majority of museums have less than 10% of their collections on display at any given time? The Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s collection contains over 85,000 historic […]

February 2025
Admission, Educational, Special Tours, Veterans
02
Diving Deeper Tour Aboard USS COBIA

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Join submarine veteran Greg Miller on an in-depth tour aboard the USS COBIA! You can learn what it was really like living and working on a submarine with 80 other […]

All, Educational, Think 'n Drink
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Think & Drink: Polar Badgers – Observing the Meteorology and Climate of Antarctica

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Please join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on February 6th at 6:30pm for our Think & Drink series presentation “Polar Badgers: Observing the Meteorology and Climate of Antarctica” with Dr. Matthew […]

Admission, Educational, Special Tours
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Nook & Cranny Tour Aboard USS COBIA

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 era […]

Admission, All, Family, Special Tours
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Sensory Friendly Evening

4:00pm - 7:00pm

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. […]

Admission, All, Educational, Special Tours
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Living History Tours Aboard USS COBIA

10:00am - 4:00pm

Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2025 for Living History Tours aboard USS COBIA! Members of the USS COBIA Living History Crew will be stationed throughout the submarine all day […]

March 2025
Admission, Educational, Special Tours, Veterans
02
Diving Deeper Tour Aboard USS COBIA

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Join submarine veteran Greg Miller on an in-depth tour aboard the USS COBIA! You can learn what it was really like living and working on a submarine with 80 other […]

Adult, Educational
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Shipwrecks & Charcuterie

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Have you ever wondered how divers find wrecks to explore? Learn how underwater archaeologists locate, document, and interpret shipwreck sites with Wisconsin Maritime Museum Executive Director Kevin Cullen on Thursday, […]

Admission, Educational, Special Tours
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Nook & Cranny Tour Aboard USS COBIA

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 era […]

April 2025
Admission, Educational, Special Tours, Veterans
06
Diving Deeper Tour Aboard USS COBIA

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Join submarine veteran Greg Miller on an in-depth tour aboard the USS COBIA! You can learn what it was really like living and working on a submarine with 80 other […]

Admission, Educational, Special Tours
13
Nook & Cranny Tour Aboard USS COBIA

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 era […]

May 2025
All, Veterans
03
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 […]

Admission, All, Educational
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Midwestern Model Ships & Boats Contest

05/17 10:00am - 05/18 4:00pm

Check out the Midwest’s longest-running model contest and vote on your favorites! The models will be on display during regular open hours (10:00am-4:00pm) on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, 2025. […]

June 2025
Adult, Educational, Special Tours
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Submarine Sleepover for Grown-Ups

06/28 7:30pm - 06/29 8:00am

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a few nights a year where individual guests can experience our Overnight Program to explore and learn about USS Cobia and Wisconsin’s maritime history! Participants spend […]

July 2025
04
SubFest

07/04 - 07/06

Educational, Family, Special Tours
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Submarine Sleepover for Families

07/11 7:30pm - 07/12 8:00am

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a few nights a year where individual guests can experience our Overnight Program to explore and learn about USS COBIA and Wisconsin’s maritime history! Participants […]

Educational, Family, Special Tours
12
Submarine Sleepover for Families

07/12 7:30pm - 07/13 8:00am

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a few nights a year where individual guests can experience our Overnight Program to explore and learn about USS COBIA and Wisconsin’s maritime history! Participants […]

Adult, Educational, Special Tours
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Submarine Sleepover for Grown-Ups

07/19 7:30pm - 07/20 8:00am

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a few nights a year where individual guests can experience our Overnight Program to explore and learn about USS Cobia and Wisconsin’s maritime history! Participants spend […]

August 2025
Educational, Family, Special Tours
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Submarine Sleepover for Families

08/16 7:30pm - 08/17 8:00am

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a few nights a year where individual guests can experience our Overnight Program to explore and learn about USS COBIA and Wisconsin’s maritime history! Participants […]

Adult, Educational, Special Tours
23
Submarine Sleepover for Grown-Ups

08/23 7:30pm - 08/24 8:00am

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a few nights a year where individual guests can experience our Overnight Program to explore and learn about USS Cobia and Wisconsin’s maritime history! Participants spend […]

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