Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc
Facts and practical information
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is a museum in the Lake Michigan port and shipbuilding city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, U.S. that preserves and teaches about the history of the Great Lakes. Founded in 1968 as the Manitowoc Submarine Memorial Association, the facility opened in 1969 in the former YMCA of Manitowoc. In 1991, it relocated to a new, 16,000-square-foot building. The museum is the site of a large collection of Great Lakes maritime history, original artifacts, and nautical archaeology, including stories of the many well-preserved shipwrecks of Lake Michigan. ()
75 Maritime DrManitowoc (Downtown Manitowoc)Manitowoc 54220-6823
Wisconsin Maritime Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Rahr West Art Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc Breakwater Light, USS Cobia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Wisconsin Maritime Museum open?
- Monday 10 am - 4 pm
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday closed
- Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
- Friday 10 am - 4 pm
- Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
- Sunday 9 am - 4 pm