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.

👇Sub Pub Update👇
06/12/2026

👇Sub Pub Update👇

🍻Cheers to the weekend! There’s nothing better than enjoying a cold drink, a great view, and good company. What more could you want?

đź•”Sub Pub will be open from 5-10pm today

đź“ŁReminder! Sub Pub will be closed Saturday & Sunday (June 13th & 14th) for private events!

Our amazing educator, Lio, is heading off to graduate school, and while we'll miss him, we're excited for his next adven...
06/10/2026

Our amazing educator, Lio, is heading off to graduate school, and while we'll miss him, we're excited for his next adventure!

That means we're looking for our next Education & Programming Coordinator. This role facilitates educational field trips in the Museum and aboard USS Cobia, coordinates public programs, and represents the Museum at community outreach events.
If you're passionate about education, history, and creating engaging experiences for visitors of all ages, we'd love to hear from you!

If interested head to: wisconsinmaritime.org/about-us/careers/

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

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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