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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 Memorial 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.

🌊Catch the Surfin’ Wisconsin, USA, exhibit before it rides its final wave in just a couple of weeks! Celebrate the closi...
10/14/2026

🌊Catch the Surfin’ Wisconsin, USA, exhibit before it rides its final wave in just a couple of weeks! Celebrate the closing with Larry “Longboard” Williams at the WMM on October 24th. Longboard will hang out in the exhibit from 1 pm onward to share stories and answer questions. Experience the exhibit while you still can and meet a true local surfing legend!🌊

Larry and his twin brother, Lee, were founding members of one of the earliest Great Lakes surfing groups, the Lake Shore Surf Club based in Sheboygan, WI. The boys learned to surf on a pair of old skimboards, and their passion led them to become legends in the Great Lakes surfing community and beyond.

⚓ Reminder to submit your tattoos by November 2nd ⚓Follow WMM on Facebook to stay up to date on more events for this exh...
10/13/2026

⚓ Reminder to submit your tattoos by November 2nd ⚓

Follow WMM on Facebook to stay up to date on more events for this exhibit!

Tattooing has a long tradition in the maritime world, and the WMM’s upcoming exhibit, “Nauti Tats,” will share this story! But we need your help!

💪⚓Are you like Popeye the Sailor Man, rocking a nautical tattoo? Or maybe your grandpa had a few from his time in the Navy? We want to showcase these tattoos while honoring the stories behind them.

Here's how you can help!
⚓ Help get an artist featured
⚓Show off your ink
⚓Help honor community history

Head to https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/explore/exhibits/upcoming-exhibits/ to sign up!

Tattooing has a long tradition in the maritime world, and the WMM’s upcoming exhibit, “Nauti Tats,” will share this stor...
10/02/2026

Tattooing has a long tradition in the maritime world, and the WMM’s upcoming exhibit, “Nauti Tats,” will share this story! But we need your help!

💪⚓Are you like Popeye the Sailor Man, rocking a nautical tattoo? Or maybe your grandpa had a few from his time in the Navy? We want to showcase these tattoos while honoring the stories behind them.

Here's how you can help!
⚓ Help get an artist featured
⚓Show off your ink
⚓Help honor community history

Head to https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/explore/exhibits/upcoming-exhibits/ to sign up!

Our WMM Outreach Crew will be helping out at the Manitowoc Public Library's annual Trunk Or Treat program and we are loo...
10/01/2026

Our WMM Outreach Crew will be helping out at the Manitowoc Public Library's annual Trunk Or Treat program and we are looking for individually-wrapped candies to hand out to the 1000+ expected trunk-or-treaters!

If you'd like to help us out, please drop off your candy at the Museum. Can't make it to the Museum in person? Please consider making a monetary donation, and our crew will handle the candy shopping for you: https://bit.ly/SupportWMM

Your help lets us be a part of programs like this one in our community. We appreciate your support of this valuable outreach event!

❄️ WMM will start our winter hours on November 1st ❄️
10/01/2026

❄️ WMM will start our winter hours on November 1st ❄️

⚓Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the Inaugural Wisconsin Sailing & Maritime Hall of Fame weekend. It was a fan...
09/24/2026

⚓Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the Inaugural Wisconsin Sailing & Maritime Hall of Fame weekend. It was a fantastic time for old and new friends to come together and celebrate those who made their mark on the water. ⚓

This weekend wouldn’t have been possible without our sponsors: SB Law, Mercury Marine, Harken, Milwaukee Yacht Club, and Burger Boat Company. Thank you to Unbound Spirits Brands for bringing provisions for Friday night! And finally, a massive shoutout to Our Legacy Restaurant. If you are looking for a caterer in the Manitowoc area, Amy is the person to contact!

Mark your calendar for next year's Hall of Fame induction weekend, October 1st & 2nd⚓⛴

09/24/2026
Another Sub Pub season is coming to a close!
09/23/2026

Another Sub Pub season is coming to a close!

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

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+19206840218

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