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.

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 ☀️

Even though Memorial Day is over, we continue to remember.All year long, we keep in our hearts the men and women who gav...
05/26/2026

Even though Memorial Day is over, we continue to remember.

All year long, we keep in our hearts the men and women who gave their lives for our country. Their sacrifice is part of our nation’s story and the freedoms we have every day.

Let’s honor their memory every day with gratitude and reflection.

Great news! The museum is looking to fill a new position. The Museum Rentals Coordinator will be responsible for oversee...
05/21/2026

Great news! The museum is looking to fill a new position. The Museum Rentals Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of venue bookings and group overnight stays at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and on USS COBIA. It’s a wonderful opportunity that combines hospitality, logistics, financial management, and teamwork across different departments. This role offers a chance to be a key part of a vibrant, community-focused team.

For more information or to apply: https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/about-us/careers/

You can now find the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on Bloomberg Connects!This interactive app helps you get more out of your...
05/20/2026

You can now find the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on Bloomberg Connects!

This interactive app helps you get more out of your visit to the USS COBIA and the Museum. Listen to our audio tour as you walk through the submarine on a self-guided tour, or explore our collections with featured artifacts and stories from the archives.

The Bloomberg Connects app is built for accessibility, offering voiceover, captions, audio transcripts, image zoom, and adjustable font sizes. It is available in several languages and is free to download and use.

To download before your visit, head over to: https://www.bloombergconnects.org/

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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