Maritime Museum of Sandusky

08/15/2026

Thanks to everyone who adopted a seagull for the inaugural Seagull drop! Congratulations to Paula Collier for having the seagull landing DIRECTLY on Sandusky on the map target!

08/15/2026

Want to know who's winning at Big Splash Raffle? Check the updated list of winners here:

22nd Annual Big Splash Raffle August 14-15, 2026 Tickets on Sale Now!!! The Maritime Museum of Sandusky is delighted to announce the return of one of our most anticipated annual traditions: the Big…

08/13/2026

🌪️💵 NEW EVENT AT THE BIG SPLASH RAFFLE: MONEY TORNADO! 💵🌪️

Ready to grab as much cash as you can? We’re bringing a Money Tornado to this year’s Bash before the Splash, and you won’t want to miss your chance to step inside!

Here’s how it works:
🎟️ $1 per entry or 6 entries for $5
🌪️ If your ticket is randomly selected, step into the Money Tornado and grab as much cash as you can before your time runs out!
💵 Whatever cash you grab is yours to keep!
📅 Friday, August 14 during the Bash before the Splash

How much can you grab? There’s only one way to find out! 👀💸

08/13/2026

🍺💪 NEW EVENT AT BIG SPLASH RAFFLE 2026! 💪🍺

Think you have what it takes to hold a full beer stein longer than anyone else? Put your strength to the test at our NEW Beer Steinholding Competition!

Join us Saturday, August 15 at 2 PM during the Big Splash Raffle for a battle of strength, endurance, and bragging rights! For just $5 to enter, you’ll compete to see who can hold on the longest.

And the winner gets more than just bragging rights! They’ll take home beer tickets AND Maritime Museum merch!

Think you can handle it? Tag your strongest friends and challenge them to see who can go the distance! 🍺

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 2 PM
💰 $5 to enter

Come out to the Big Splash Raffle and be part of this brand-new event! 🌊🍺

08/12/2026

🌧️☀️ RAIN OR SHINE, THE BIG SPLASH IS ON! ☀️🌧️

No matter what Mother Nature has planned, the Big Splash Raffle is happening rain or shine! So grab your friends, bring your rain gear just in case, and get ready for a weekend packed with fun, food, drinks, raffles, prizes, and more! 🎉

And don’t forget to kick off the weekend at the Bash Before the Splash! 🎶🍻 Join us Friday, August 14 from 5–9 PM for live music from Velvet Jones, drinks, prizes, and food trucks!

And the best part? These food trucks will be serving up delicious food BOTH Friday and Saturday!

🍕 Cameo Pizza Sandusky
🍔 Pub 400
🍖 Snooties BBQ
🍓 Strawberry Cow
☕ The Drip

📅 Bash Before the Splash: Friday, August 14 | 5–9 PM
📅 Big Splash Raffle: Saturday, August 15

Rain or shine, we’re ready to splash! Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and we’ll see you there!

08/11/2026

🌊 BIG SPLASH SAVINGS ARE HERE! 🌊

Get more chances to win while saving big on your Big Splash Raffle tickets! 🎟️💦

💥 6-PACK — 6 tickets for $550
That’s $50 in savings!
💥 12-PACK — 12 tickets for $1,050
That’s $150 in savings!

And BOTH specials include a FREE can coozie! 🍻

Every ticket gives you a chance to win incredible prizes, including vehicles, golf carts, cash prizes, and more! Plus, your ticket helps support the Maritime Museum of Sandusky and the work we do to preserve our maritime history.

📞 Call (419) 624-0274 or stop by the museum to get your tickets!

A wonderful look into the past in and around Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie.

08/07/2026

🎟️ LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR BIG SPLASH RAFFLE TICKETS AT A DISCOUNT! 🌊

Today is our LAST special ticket sale before the Big Splash Raffle! Don’t miss your chance to get your tickets and secure your chance to win over a quarter of a million dollars in prizes. 🎉

⏰ Extended Hours TODAY until 7 PM!
📍 Stop by the Maritime Museum of Sandusky
📞 Or give us a call to purchase your tickets! (419) 624 0274

This is your final opportunity to grab your tickets before the big event—don’t wait! 🌊🎟️

Get your tickets today and get ready for the Big Splash!

08/06/2026

The Gull is on the move! 🚤

On the way to the All Classics Boat Show in Huron, the Gull is making a brief stop at Custom Marine Inc.

A huge thank you to Jeremy Goldstein for generously providing storage space for the Gull. Support like this helps us preserve and share our region’s maritime heritage—we couldn’t do it without community partners like Jeremy!

Be sure to stop by and see the Gull at the All Classics Boat Show this weekend.

07/30/2026

Volunteers Needed for the Big Splash Raffle! 🚨

The Maritime Museum of Sandusky is looking for volunteers to help with this year's Big Splash Raffle on August 14 & 15!

We're especially looking for volunteers to assist with:
🎉 The Beer Pavilion
⚓ General Event Support

As a volunteer, you'll help create a fun and welcoming experience for our guests while supporting the Maritime Museum of Sandusky's biggest fundraiser of the year. It's a great opportunity to give back to the community, meet new people, and be part of an exciting weekend!

Interested in joining our volunteer team?

📧 Email us at [email protected] to apply, or stop by the museum to pick up a volunteer application.

We couldn't do it without our amazing volunteers, thank you for helping make the Big Splash Raffle a success! 💙

07/29/2026

We are introducing a new event to this years Big Splash Raffle, the Rubber Seagull Drop!

Here's how it works:
✨ "Adopt" a numbered seagull for $5 a piece, or get the "Flock of Seagulls" Bundle, 5 for $20.
✨ During the Big Splash Raffle, all of the seagulls will be dropped at once.
✨ The owner of the seagull that lands closest to the Sandusky marker on the ground wins a cash prize!

It's a fun way to join in the excitement while supporting the Maritime Museum of Sandusky. Don't miss your chance to take part in a new Big Splash tradition!

📅 Sales begin August 1 and can be purchased by phone, or at the Maritime Museum of Sandusky. You can reach us at (419) 624-0274.