Events

Join us for the launching of the Ruth Wiser Innovation Portal and show off your skills at the Plastic Boat Regatta! This competition will take place on June 20th from 1:00pm-2:00pm. The kid's competition will be split into two categories; Ages 10 & under and ages 11-17. Boats are highly encouraged to be built at home,…

Join us for the launch of the Ruth Wiser Innovation Portal and put your skills to the test in the Plastic Boat Regatta! The competition will take place on June 20 from 3:30–5:00 PM and is open to participants ages 18 and older. Boats are highly encouraged to be built at home, but participants may also…

Michigan Soldiers in the War of 1812 Date: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 Time: 2:00-3:30 PM  Join Military History Academy Educator Jerry Berg as he takes us back to when Michigan Territory became the first theater of the War of 1812. Through weapons and clothing, we’ll learn about how Michigan citizens and soldiers had to find…

Maritime Bingo for Books is a lively, family-friendly event designed for curious minds ages 8 and up (children must attend with an adult), this 90-minute program puts a big, interactive twist on classic Bingo—and everything you need to play is provided.  Each number called connects to a fascinating maritime fact. You might hear B1 and…

Join Executive Director Bailey Sisoy-Moore for a riotous, rowdy, and downright ridiculous night of fun at the Michigan Maritime Museum. On Friday, July 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, we’ll…

Eber Brock Ward (1811–1875) began his career as a cabin boy on his uncle's sailing vessels, but when he died in 1875, he was the wealthiest man in Michigan. Decades before moguls such as Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, Ward was already vertically integrating his operations into an empire. And yet, despite his countless…

P.I.R.A.T.E Camp stands for…  Play. Imagine. Research. Adventure. Think. Explore.  Each camp session will be split into two age groups: Grades 3 to 4 and Grades 5 to 6. Please note that the June session and July session will be the same program.  P.I.R.A.T.E CAMP SESSION 2 Tuesday, July 28-Friday, July 31, 9:00 am-5:00 pm…

Knot Tying and Secret Messages First, we’ll learn all about how to tie nautical knots. Then, we’ll explore how we can send secret messages on the high seas! This program is free with your museum admission ticket, though it is limited to the first 40 participants per session.  Morning Session: 10:30-11:30 AM Afternoon Session: 1:30-2:30…