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Education

Bringing history to life through hands-on activities and interactive tours.

Events
EVENTS

Join us for a Museum event or host one of your own at the most picturesque place on the harbor.

Boat Rides
Boat Rides

Step aboard history on one of our historic or replica vessels.

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Welcome to the Michigan Maritime Museum!

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BOAT RIDES

We Are More Than Just a Boat Ride!

JOIN US!

Each on-water experience includes Museum admission.

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Museum Exhibits

Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Exhibits

The museum offers a variety of engaging opportunities, including permanent and changing exhibits on Michigan maritime history.

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Upcoming Events

Museum Events, Lectures & Programs

Come Sail With Us

The Museum always has something going on. Join us at one of our many events throughout the year!

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EDUCATION

Learning at the MMM

Education Programs

The Museum offers a variety of education programs to schools, groups, and organizations.

Launching a Legacy Phase IIA Complete!

We are so grateful to all the teams who helped us take it across the finish line and complete Phase IIA of our Launching a Legacy project. The new boardwalk, docks, and landscaping looks fantastic and opens up so many wonderful opportunities for the Museum to grow!

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Make History Come Alive!

From hands-on exhibits on our authentic waterfront campus to historically immersive experiences aboard our on-water fleet, the Michigan Maritime Museum has something for every Great Lakes enthusiast.

Step into the role of an early Michigan sailor aboard tall ship Friends Good Will, salute the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard in our Coast Guard boat house, or simply sit and enjoy the bustling harbor from our docks located in the heart of South Haven’s Maritime District. The Michigan Maritime Museum is one of the Great Lakes premiere destinations to experience freshwater maritime heritage as you explore our exhibits both on and off the water.

Five separate structures offer a variety of engaging opportunities for the Museum visitor, including permanent and changing exhibits on Michigan maritime history, a workshop for teaching boat-building and related maritime skills, and a fleet of period and replica vessels available to visitors for on-water experiences. Waterfront festivals and events are complemented by a quaint harbor atmosphere in one of west Michigan’s most picturesque shoreline communities.

Check out our upcoming events!

Crafting Party: Beach Glass Christmas Trees

Join the party and create your own custom beach glass Christmas tree December 12th at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven! Michigan is known for it's beautiful lakes and…

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Cookies & Cocoa with Captain Bob

Join Captain Bob for a festive morning including cookies, hot chocolate, and books from our children’s library. This family event is FREE to attend! (Museum admission not included) Holidays at…

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Selfies with Santa!

Join us in the Smith Grand Atrium on December 18 from 3:30pm to 6pm as we host Santa! Bring your camera to take photos of your family with Santa, and…

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Maritime Holiday Concert

The Michigan Maritime Museum invites you to join us for a Maritime Holiday Celebration! Join us in our Maritime Heritage Center on December 18th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm for a…

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