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Time to start building your plastic bottle boats for the first annual Plastic Boat Regatta as we celebrate the launch of...
05/28/2026

Time to start building your plastic bottle boats for the first annual Plastic Boat Regatta as we celebrate the launch of the Ruth Wiser Innovation Portal. From now until the race, stop by the Jerry Mason Learning Center to build your boats!

Can’t participate in the race but still want to help out? Donate your clean and dry plastic bottles to the museum.

Regatta day is June 20th, with the kid competition from 1:00 to 2:00 PM and the adult competition from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. To see full details and rules, visit the museum website.
https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/events/list/

This Memorial Day we honor and remember all those who have served our country. From all of us here at the Michigan Marit...
05/26/2026

This Memorial Day we honor and remember all those who have served our country. From all of us here at the Michigan Maritime Museum.

Thank you to all who were able to come to the Blessing of the Fleet and Fish Fry Dinner. And a huge thanks to Pastor Den...
05/24/2026

Thank you to all who were able to come to the Blessing of the Fleet and Fish Fry Dinner. And a huge thanks to Pastor Dennis Smith for leading the ceremony and to the band, the Shore Tubas, and, of course, Captain Lou’s for the excellent fish dinner. What a way to start the summer season!

The Blessing of the Fleet is a centuries-old tradition of bringing well wishes before the start of the sailing season, which, as of this weekend, has now begun! To set sail on any of the MMM’s fleet, visit https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/visit/on-water-experiences/ to book your tickets today!

Next week, former MMM curator Kenneth Pott unravels the mystery of a Michigan dugout canoe. Join us on May 27th at 6:30 ...
05/20/2026

Next week, former MMM curator Kenneth Pott unravels the mystery of a Michigan dugout canoe.

Join us on May 27th at 6:30 here at the Museum or on Zoom with our virtual lecture pass as we explore the remarkable story of the museum’s oldest artifact—a Native American–crafted dugout canoe—and the discoveries researchers have made about its origins, construction, and journey through time.

This special program will also mark the premiere of the canoe’s newly installed exhibit space.
Free for members. In-person and virtual tickets are available online:
https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/mmm-lecture-series-unraveling-the-mysteries-of-a-michigan-dugout-canoe/

Next week! The Michigan Maritime Museum will be kicking off the summer season with a jam-packed day, starting with the a...
05/15/2026

Next week! The Michigan Maritime Museum will be kicking off the summer season with a jam-packed day, starting with the annual meeting. Members are invited to join us to learn more about the museum’s plans, what’s ahead, and what we’ve been working on on May 22nd, 2026, from 3:00pm - 4:30pm in the R.B. Annis.

Following the Annual Meeting, be sure to check out the brand new Working the Water: Commercial Fishing on Lake Michigan exhibit in the Harris Commercial Fishing Building. Take a deep dive into the history of one of South Haven’s most important industries.

That evening, we have the Blessing of the Fleet and Fish Fry Dinner. Blessing boats at the start of a season or long journey is a centuries old tradition across the world. The MMM’s ceremony will be held on the docks starting at 5:00pm.

Directly following the blessing will be a fish fry, featuring the famous fried lake perch from our neighbors at Captain Lou’s until 7:00pm. Tickets are $22 for Museum members and $27 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person.
https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/blessing-of-the-fleet-and-fish-fry/

Join us tomorrow at the Michigan Maritime Museum in the Jerry Mason Learning Center to celebrate the mothers, aunties, g...
05/08/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Michigan Maritime Museum in the Jerry Mason Learning Center to celebrate the mothers, aunties, grandmothers, and caregivers who enrich our lives.

Guests are invited to decorate a flowerpot, craft vibrant tissue paper blooms, and take home a packet of native Michigan wildflower seeds—creating a lasting tribute to those we cherish.

This program is included with museum admission or membership.

Presented in honor of Mrs. Betty Upjohn Mason.

The Michigan Maritime Museum is proud to now be a Blue Star Museum! Blue Star Museums is a national appreciation program...
05/07/2026

The Michigan Maritime Museum is proud to now be a Blue Star Museum!

Blue Star Museums is a national appreciation program that thanks military families for their service and shares America’s cultural treasures with them. The program is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families. From Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026 to Labor Day, September 7, 2026, currently serving military personnel and up to five of their family members can receive free admission to the Michigan Maritime Museum by showing their military ID.

To find other participating Blue Star museums, you can visit arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.

Unraveling the Mysteries of a Michigan Dugout Canoe is next in the Lecture Series at the Michigan Maritime Museum.Join u...
05/06/2026

Unraveling the Mysteries of a Michigan Dugout Canoe is next in the Lecture Series at the Michigan Maritime Museum.

Join us as we explore the remarkable story of the museum’s oldest artifact—a Native American–crafted dugout canoe—and the discoveries researchers have made about its origins, construction, and journey through time. This special program will also mark the premiere of the canoe’s newly installed exhibit space.

Free for members. In-person and virtual tickets are available online:
https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/mmm-lecture-series-unraveling-the-mysteries-of-a-michigan-dugout-canoe/

South Haven, let's make some maritime history! South Beach has been nominated for Best Beach in Michigan by USA Today! A...
05/05/2026

South Haven, let's make some maritime history! South Beach has been nominated for Best Beach in Michigan by USA Today! At the Michigan Maritime Museum, we know how special this shoreline is. It is part of our story, our history, and our community. Now it is time to show the rest of the nation what we already know.

Here is how you can help:
• Vote once a day
• No sign-up required
• Takes just a few seconds

Cast your vote here: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/south-beach-south-haven-michigan/

Let’s support our community, rally together, and bring the win home to South Haven.

Congrats to our April’s Learning Challenge winners Riley and Josie!On the last day of each month, we’ll draw one child a...
05/01/2026

Congrats to our April’s Learning Challenge winners Riley and Josie!

On the last day of each month, we’ll draw one child and one adult winner to receive a book, sticker pack, and 2 museum passes!

Want to participate in May’s Dugout Canoe Learning Challenge? Stop by either the Jerry Mason Learning Center or download the worksheet here:https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-26-Challenge-Worksheet.pdf

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