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Hands-On the Harbor Day Camp
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesHands-On the Harbor is a weekly Day Camp that is offered Thursdays June - August, starting June 12th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. You can drop your camper off to enjoy Museum educator-led immersive and hands-on activities, exhibit tours, and fun at the Michigan Maritime Museum! Campers will participate in a variety of maritime-themed programs exploring both inside…
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Rock the Boat 2025
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin the Michigan Maritime Museum at our 4th annual Rock the Boat concert. Come rock out at an evening of fun, food, music, and definitely dancing on the Museums waterfront campus. Proceeds benefit the Michigan Maritime Museum. Back by popular demand, The 1985 Band will surely get you up on your feet and jammin’ to some sick…
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Lecture Series-Manistee River Lake Sturgeon: 20 Years of Restoration
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesFisheries biologist Corey Jerome will sharing an overview of 20 years of Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (LRBOI) Big Manistee River Nmé restoration efforts. This plan incorporates both cultural and biological criteria for establishing goals for restoration of the Big Manistee River nmé population. An LRBOI Cultural Context Task Group, composed of Tribal members…
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Dan Seavey: Confessions of a Great Lakes Pirate
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesSpecial Preview Performance Dan Seavey: Confessions of A Great Lakes Pirate Starring Tom Kastle Directed by Francisco Torres Dan Seavey: Confessions of A Great Lakes Pirate is a one man play written and performed by actor, musician, and tall ships sailor Tom Kastle for adult and young adult audiences.* It looks, both comically, and seriously,…
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Lecture Series- Ancestral Waters: The Pokagon Band and their Homelands
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesWhispers Across the Water Lecture Series Continues! Join the Michigan Maritime Museum and presenter Cecil Wilson on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:30 PM as Cecil shares the history of his people, their connection to the land and waters of the Great Lakes, and the ways they have carried their traditions forward. Since time immemorial the…
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FeaturedKids’ Halloween Spooktacular
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesCalling all little ghosts and ghouls to the Michigan Maritime Museum Annual Kids’ Halloween Spooktacular! Join us on October 23rd from 4 PM – 6 PM for a family-friendly Halloween celebration. When children arrive, they’ll be given a treasure map guiding them to eight learning locations across the Museum’s campus. At each stop, they’ll have…
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Lecture Series- Freedom Via Water! Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad on and Near Lake Michigan
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesWhispers Across the Water Lecture Series Continues! Join the Michigan Maritime Museum and presenter Dr. Larry McClellan and on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:30 PM as McClellan weaves a tale of freedom seekers in the Great Lakes region. Freedom via Water! Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad on and near Lake Michigan will discuss the…
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FeaturedKalHaven Strings Holiday Concert
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin us in our Winkel-Smith Maritime Heritage Center for a special holiday concert featuring Megan Healy and Lydia Raymond, a violin/cello duo from the KalHaven Strings. Get in the holiday spirit with this family-friendly concert. The KalHaven Strings are West Michigan’s premier wedding and event musicians, performing for over 50 events each year. The ensemble…
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FeaturedSelfies with Santa
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesSanta returns to the Maritime Heritage Center! Join us in the Deary Mead Family Grand Atrium for photos, warm chats, and plenty of holiday cheer. Bring your camera to take photos of your family with Santa, and tell him what you want on the big day! There will also be a holiday craft and other…
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FeaturedCookies and Cocoa with Captain Bob
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesBefore or after your Selfie with Santa, join Captain Bob as he reads books in the Jerry Mason Learning Center from the newly updated Museum’s Ship’s Store. Sip hot cocoa, nibble cookies, and soak in a warm, festive, family-friendly atmosphere full of holiday cheer. Readings will occur at Noon and 1pm. This is a FREE…
