STEAM Camp

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The Museum offers a STEAM focused summer camp for students grades 3-5 (ages 8-10). The camp runs for one week in the summer and is open to 15 students. The STEAM curriculum focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. The day camp, held on the Museum campus in South Haven, features a maritime themed…

Fish Tales Story Time

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Join us at the Michigan Maritime Museum at 11 am every Monday* June through August as we read a maritime-themed story from our new children's book library! These story times are perfect for young families and included with regular museum admission.   Fish Tales is a collaboration with the Michigan Maritime Museum, the American Association…

Maritime Makers

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Join us at the Michigan Maritime Museum every Tuesday* throughout the summer for a make-and-take arts and crafts program! Participants will create their piece of maritime-themed art at this drop-in program while educators provide assistance and exciting information related to that day's theme.   These programs are geared towards children, but anyone can participate! Included…

Author Meet & Greet

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Join the MMM on #NationalBookLoversDay to meet Pam Cameron, author of the award winning children's book Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes. Hear Pam read from Sport, participate in Sport themed activities and get your copy signed!   This program is free with general admission.

Living History Fishing Encampment

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Come immerse yourself in history at the Michigan Maritime Museum!   The MMM is partnering with the Fishing Museum & Cultural Center (FMCC) to feature a living history fisherman encampment August 15-16 on our MMM outdoor campus. Educators from FMCC, complete in period clothing, will have tents, interactive demonstrations, cooking, tools, and much more showcasing…

Lunch & Learn – The Michigan Fisherman and the Tragedy of the Grayling

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Join us once a month at noon for an hour lecture with some amazing presenters! Bring your sack lunch and come learn with us!   Fishing Museum & Cultural Center historian Jerry Berg joins us on August 15th as he leads us on a trip back to Michigan's early days of fishing, focusing on the…

Rock the Boat 2024: R3PEAT

Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United States

Join the Michigan Maritime Museum at our 3rd annual Rock the Boat “R3PEAT” concert. This years event is set to be an exciting one as the Museum celebrates it’s 50th anniversary and the beautiful new expansion of the boardwalk. Come rock out at an evening of fun, food, music, and definitely dancing on the Museums…

Friends Good Will 20th Anniversary Sunset Sail

Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United States

Cost $75 per passenger Tickets To get tickets, please click here. Contact & More Info Celebrate Friends Good Will’s 20th Anniversary with us on August 30th during this special sail to honor her including a pre-sail social gathering along our beautiful boardwalk and a champagne toast on the water. The social gathering will begin at 6:30pm…

Lecture Series: Forgotten Heroes, The U.S. Life-Saving Service on the Great Lakes

Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United States

Our Lecture Series is back this September with renowned Great Lakes historian and author Fred Stonehouse. Stonehouse will be presenting, "Forgotten Heroes, The U.S. Life-Saving Service on the Great Lakes" starting at 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 25th. From 1874 until 1915, when it became the U.S. Coast Guard, the men of this remarkable organization displayed…

Membership Celebration Picnic!

Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United States

Join us on October 10th to celebrate YOU! Join us for a fun evening where we can honor our members and volunteers. You won't want to miss the yard games, cornhole, or the Volunteers of the Year awards. This members only event is free with food and beverage available for purchase. Reservations are required and…