Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

05/28/2026

After an abundance of requests… we said WHY NOT? It’s for the kids! 🎨🇺🇸

The Stars, Stripes & Straits Art Show is now OPEN to ALL Michigan residents! Any student in Michigan can now enter this special America 250 celebration art show aboard the historic Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum.

We are accepting artwork by mail or by drop-off at the ship.

For questions, rules, and entry information, please visit our website or email us at [email protected].

We cannot wait to see the creativity and talent from students across Michigan! ⚓

https://themackinaw.org/kids-art-show/

05/27/2026

One of the coolest parts of being onboard the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum is meeting visitors from all over the world! 🌎⚓️

So far this season we’ve welcomed guests from:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇷🇺 Russia
🇨🇳 China
🇮🇳 India
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇯🇵 Japan

It’s amazing to see how far people travel to visit our historic ship right here in Mackinaw City. Thank you for making us part of your adventure! ❤️⚓️

05/26/2026

Look at these two… just waddled aboard uninvited like they had breakfast reservations. 🪿🪿😂

Apparently the buffet today was “all-you-can-eat bugs” served fresh on deck.

05/26/2026

We made the Maritime Museum News 🎉⚓️🇺🇸

During a two-week period beginning in late June 2026, the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum in Mackinaw City, Mich. will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its founding and the vessel’s more than 60 years of service to the Great Lakes shipping industry.

The upcoming events will include everything from fireworks to presentations on the Mackinaw’s Great Lakes sailing career. Many will include former captains and crew members of the World War II-era ship. The celebration begins with a formal ceremony at 11:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET that day, there will be fundraiser aboard the icebreaker featuring hors d’oeuvres, live music, a cash bar, and silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person for Maritime Museum members or $60 for non-members. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display.

To purchase tickets or more information on the upcoming celebration, call (231) 436-9825 or click on the link below.

https://themackinaw.org/events/

Image Source: Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

In recognition of all who have served, the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum is offering free admission to all active-duty military members and veterans on Memorial Day.

We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we also thank all who have worn the uniform in service to our nation.

05/25/2026

You know it’s officially summer in Mackinaw City when the fireworks start lighting up the sky 🎆🇺🇸

This year is extra special as we celebrate 20 years of the Icebreaker Mackinaw calling Mackinaw City home! We are so excited to celebrate this milestone season with all of you — our visitors, volunteers, supporters, and Coast Guard family.

Here’s to summer nights, ship memories, and 20 amazing years Mackinaw City!⚓️

05/24/2026

The World War II-era icebreaker spent more than 60 years on the Great Lakes before being decommissioned in 2006. The Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum will now celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Sarah Overmeyer

05/24/2026

Stop by and see us aboard the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum!

Take a walk through history, explore the ship, and see why so many people fall in love. Whether it’s your first visit or your yearly tradition, we can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

Open 7 days a week — see you on the ship!

05/23/2026

We were so excited to welcome Scout Troop 456 onboard today! ⚓️

As part of our tour route this year, we’ve opened the ship’s library up to visitors for the first time! Troop 456 was able to use the space to play games, color, relax, and just hang out together. Seeing this room being used exactly the way it was originally intended makes us soooo happy! ❤️

Moments like these are what make preserving the Icebreaker Mackinaw so special. Thank you for visiting us today, Troop 456!

05/23/2026

The IMMM wants to take a moment to say congratulations to Page, Brady, and Corey on graduating with the Class of 2026! 🎓⚓️

Page graduated from Cheboygan High School, Brady from Cheboygan High School, and Corey from Walsingham Academy in Williamsburg, Virginia.

All three are Coast Guard dependents & children of our AMAZING staff members, which makes this milestone even more special to our museum family. We are so proud of each of them and excited to see where their next adventures take them!

We are so excited to welcome Page to our museum crew this summer!

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

05/22/2026

We are SO excited to announce that our 3D printed Mackinaw WAGB-83 models are now available on our website!! 🚢⚓️

These are such a fun piece of Mackinaw history and the perfect addition for any ship lover, collector, or Great Lakes history fan!

Check them out in our online store at themackinaw.org and don’t forget — we’re adding NEW items daily, so keep checking back to see what’s new aboard the ship store!