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  • Selfies with Santa

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

    Santa 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…

  • Cookies and Cocoa with Captain Bob

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

    Before 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…

  • Robotics Demo Day

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

    Dive into technology at the Michigan Maritime Museum as South Haven Robotics Team Ramageddon, Team Goatageddon, and Team Lambageddon provide demonstrations of their FIRST competitive robots from 1 pm to 4 pm. We'll also have EMILY, South Haven's water rescue robot on hand. Admission to the museum during this event is FREE thanks to our…

  • Humane Education Day with Al-Van Humane Society

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

    Join Al-Van Humane Society and the Michigan Maritime Museum for a fun, hands-on afternoon all about animals and community. Whether you’re curious about what a humane society does, want to teach kids how to be safe and kind around animals, or are hoping to meet your next furry family member, Humane Education Day offers something…

  • Michigan Student Film Festival Judging

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

    The Michigan Maritime Museum is proud to sponsor a new award category at the 58th Michigan Student Film Festival, recognizing excellence among K-12 filmmakers whose short films explore Michigan’s waterways, their history, and conservation. Winning entries may be selected from any of the festival’s traditional categories, including PSAs, narrative short films, documentaries, animation, and music…

  • Clothing, Canvas, & Craft: Civilian Sailors of the Early 19th Century 

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

    Clothing, Canvas, & Craft: Civilian Sailors of the Early 19th Century  Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026  Time: 12:30–1:30 PM  Join us as Samson Historical unveils the latest in fashion for sailors… circa early 1800s that is! This presentation will cover civilian sailors’ clothing, gear, and personal items along with context on how individuals may have…

  • 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! Drop in to the Jerry Mason Learning Center between 11am-1pm, to make art with the South Haven Center for the Arts! Create a drawing composition with a viewfinder. Make a unique piece of beach…

  • Coast Guard Clean-Up

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

    Semper Paratus! US Coast Guard and Auxiliary as well as Sea Cadets will be on our Museum campus to clean and polish our amazing historic Coast Guard vessels and clean…