Visiting Science Vessel
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesProudly 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 StatesJoin 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,…
Sweetwater Film Showcase
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesThis 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 and full length documentaries about Great Lakes topics that highlight the connections, contributions, and stories of underrepresented and minority communities and persons to Great Lakes maritime…
STEAM Camp
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesThe 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
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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 are perfect for young families and included with regular museum admission. Fish Tales is a collaboration with the Michigan Maritime Museum, the American Association of…
Maritime Makers
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
Lunch & Learn: Sailors, Keepers, Racers, and More: Women on the Great Lakes
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesProudly 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…
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…
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…
Kids’ 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 October 23rd from 4 PM - 6 PM! Drop in for this family-friendly Halloween event just for kids. There will be games, costumes, trick-or-treating, candy, prizes, tons of fun. The best part is that this event is totally FREE, and…
