• 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 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

    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 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

    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 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

    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…

  • 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…

  • Rock the Boat 2025

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

    Join 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…

  • Dan Seavey: Confessions of a Great Lakes Pirate

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

    Special 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…

  • Lecture Series

    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 States

    Whispers 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…

  • Free First Sundays

    Free First Sundays

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

    The Michigan Maritime Museum is open the first Sundays of every month from November through April from 10am-5pm with FREE admission for all visitors! Guests can explore the Museum’s indoor and outdoor galleries, featuring a mix of permanent and rotating exhibits that celebrate Michigan’s rich maritime history. Step aboard the Full Steam Ahead exhibit and…