Midwestern Model Ships
& Boats Contest
May 16-18, 2025
Be part of the Midwest’s longest-running model contest and showcase your work alongside talented modelers! Models will be on display to the public on Saturday and Sunday, with setup on Friday, May 16.
New this year, we’re bringing back the Friday afternoon field trip to Rogers Street Fishing Village and Washington House in Two Rivers. On Saturday, May 17, enjoy a special dinner and program on “Vanishing Vessels: Recent Shipwreck Discoveries in Lake Michigan.”
Don’t miss these exciting additions! Registration is open until May 1, 2025. See the contest schedule for details.
For those who would like to attend the event, but not enter a model into the contest, please use the “Registration Form” button immediately to the right of this text.
Lodging Options
| Hotel | Phone Number | Cost per night | Details |
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Inn on Maritime Bay, Manitowoc (Formerly the Baymont) |
1-920-682-7000 | $141 + tax |
15 rooms blocked https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/KX82H7 Room block held until April 16th, 2025.
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Lighthouse Inn, Two Rivers |
1-920-793-4524 |
Hotel Room Rates for 2 people Parkside Queen $97 |
Call 920/793-4524 or 800/228-6426 or email rooms@lhinn.com by April 16th, 2025 to reserve their room with the group. |
Other hotels within three miles of the museum include:
AmericInn, Manitowoc 1-920-684-3344
Harbor Town Inn, Manitowoc 1-920-659-7701
Holiday Inn, Manitowoc 1-920-682-6000
Quality Inn, Manitowoc 1-855-849-1513
Coming from the east? Consider riding SS Badger car ferry!
Please note that SS Badger car ferry from Ludington, Michigan will start its sailing season on May 16th. If you think this will help your travel plans, please visit http://www.ssbadger.com/ or call 800-841-4243