Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Wisconsin Maritime Museum The Wisconsin Maritime Museum connects all people with Wisconsin's waterways. Home of WWII U.S. Navy submarine USS COBIA (SS 245). Located in Manitowoc, WI, USA.

Welcome to a great place to learn, play and explore the rich maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers visitors a unique place to spend hours learning about the sailors, shipbuilders and submariners who made that history, and to have some great family fun! Founded in 1970 as the Manitowoc Submarine Memoria

l Association, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum has grown into one of the largest maritime museums in the Midwest. In addition to commemorating the maritime heritage of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers area and the submarines built here during World War II, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum is now a leader in preserving the maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.

Self-Guided Tours will be happening this Sunday from 10am - 3pm! $5 per person!
06/05/2026

Self-Guided Tours will be happening this Sunday from 10am - 3pm! $5 per person!

06/04/2026

Sub Pub will be closed June 13th & 14th for private events!

🚨 SubFest schedule is here! 🚨We’re just ONE MONTH away from the 4th of July, and this year’s SubFest is shaping up to be...
06/04/2026

🚨 SubFest schedule is here! 🚨

We’re just ONE MONTH away from the 4th of July, and this year’s SubFest is shaping up to be one to remember! 🇺🇸🎆

Check out the schedules, start planning your day, and get ready for great food, music, fun, and celebrating together with the community. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

Tomorrow's guided tours are canceled due to forecasted thunderstorms!
06/04/2026

Tomorrow's guided tours are canceled due to forecasted thunderstorms!

05/28/2026
Thank you to Milwaukee Magazine for listing USS COBIA as one of their quirkiest places to stay in Wisconsin! If you're i...
05/27/2026

Thank you to Milwaukee Magazine for listing USS COBIA as one of their quirkiest places to stay in Wisconsin!

If you're interested in staying on the submarine, you can find us on Airbnb!

Your itinerary can be conventional when your lodgings look like this.

☀️ Summer Hours ☀️
05/26/2026

☀️ Summer Hours ☀️

Address

75 Maritime Drive
Manitowoc, WI
54220

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19206840218

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