Antique & Classic Boat Show

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

The Michigan Maritime Museum presents the 44th Antique & Classic Boat Show in South Haven. This event celebrates all kinds of antique and classic small craft from power boats to…

Women of the Watch

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

“Women of the Watch, Keepers of the Light,” written and performed by Kamryn Marck and directed by D.B. Schroeder, is an uplifting 45-minutes of music, laughter, and simple honest storytelling. The play…

Event Series Visiting Research Vessel

Visiting Science Vessel

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

Proudly sponsored by Mike & Susan Smith We are excited to announce that the research vessel W.G. Jackson from Grand Valley State University’s Annis Water Resources Institute will be visiting the Michigan Maritime Museum this summer! Guests will have the opportunity to explore the vessel at the dock, speak with on-board scientists and educators about…

23rd Annual Fish Boil Fundraiser

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

Join the Michigan Maritime Museum for our 23rd Annual Fish Boil! This old-fashioned Great Lakes fish boil dinner includes traditionally boiled local lake fish, potatoes and onions covered in a butter sauce, with a roll, coleslaw, and ice cream for dessert! There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a cash bar with beer, wine,…

Event Series Sweetwater Film Showcase

Sweetwater Film Showcase

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

This event is proudly sponsored by: The Horton Family in honor of Gary Horton The Michigan Maritime Museum is proud to present the Sweetwater Film Showcase. This two-day event will feature short…

Event Series STEAM Camp

STEAM Camp

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

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…

Event Series Fish Tales Story Time

Fish Tales Story Time

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

Join us at the Michigan Maritime Museum at 10:30 am every Monday June through August as we read a maritime-themed story from our maritime children's book library! These story times…

Event Series Maritime Makers

Maritime Makers

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

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 with…

Event Series Lecture Series

Lunch & Learn: Sailors, Keepers, Racers, and More: Women on the Great Lakes

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

Proudly sponsored by the Nielsen-Wells Grand Fund and Mike & Susan Smith The Great Lakes have a long and fascinating history of women involved in maritime life at every level, from cooks to captains. Join Chicago Maritime Museum curator Madeline Crispell as she explores the evolving roles women have played on the Great Lakes over…

Event Series Hands-On the Harbor Day Camp

Hands-On the Harbor Day Camp

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

Hands-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…