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Wisconsin Maritime Museum


Smithsonian Affiliate Museum
75 Maritime Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-0218
Museum Website

  • Museum Day Hours of Operation
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm




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The Wisconsin Maritime Museum engages and educates the public about the history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes, including Wisconsin’s World War II submarines and USS COBIA, by collecting and preserving artifacts and archival materials, creating interactive exhibits, developing and implementing educational programs, and promoting research.




Museums and cultural venues participate in Museum Day voluntarily. Smithsonian magazine encourages museum visitation, but is not responsible for individual museum content or participation.

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