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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!
Amateur Radio Weekend Aboard USS COBIA
06/07 9:00am - 06/08 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 7-8, 2025, reaching out to other […]
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. […]
Hands On Harbor Activity Station
10:00am - 3:00pm
Join us June 11 at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum from 10:00am-3:00pm to paint your own mysterious shipwreck! Learn about painters’ renditions and the importance of recording maritime history through art! […]
On The Road: Lakeview Community Library
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum out and about in our community! We will be at the Lakeview Community Library in Random Lake, WI on June 11, 2025. Please see the link […]
Full Moon Lighthouse Tour
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us on Wednesday, June 11 at 8:00pm at Manitowoc’s Breakwater Lighthouse FOR A NIGHT TOUR! This is a specialty tour so space is limited. Please note, the lighthouse is […]
On The Road: WWII Days
06/14 10:00am - 06/15 4:00pm
Join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum out and about in our community! We will be at WWII Days in Menomonee Falls, WI on June 14-15, 2025. Please see the link above […]
On The Road: New Holstein Public Library
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum out and about in our community! We will be at the New Holstein Public Library in New Holstein, WI on June 18, 2025. Please see […]
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 […]
Lighthouse Tours
6/28/25
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available on select dates during summer 2025! Check out our website for more information on […]
On The Road: Manitowoc Farmers Market
8:00am - 1:00pm
Join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum out and about in our community! We will be at the Manitowoc Farmers Market in Manitowoc, WI on June 28, 2025. Please see the link […]
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 […]
On The Road: Plymouth Public Library
10:00am - 3:00pm
Join the Wisconsin Maritime Museum out and about in our community! We will be at the Plymouth Public Library in Plymouth, WI on July 9, 2025. Please see the link above […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lighthouse Tours
7/19/25
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available on select dates during summer 2025! Check out our website for more information on […]
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 […]
Smoke on the Water Annual Fundraiser
8/6/25
Join us for our annual Smoke on the Water fundraiser on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, hosted on the roof deck of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum at Sub Pub on the […]
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 […]
Lighthouse Tours
8/23/25
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available on select dates during summer 2025! Check out our website for more information on […]
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 […]
Lighthouse Tours
09/05 - 09/07
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available on select dates during summer 2025! Check out our website for more information on […]
Lighthouse Tours
09/12 - 09/14
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available on select dates during summer 2025! Check out our website for more information on […]