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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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]