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  • Ruth Wiser Plastic Boat Regatta: Adult Competition

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

    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

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

    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

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

    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…

  • ADULTS ONLY: Maritime Bingo for Books

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

    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…

  • P.I.R.A.T.E Camp Session 2

    P.I.R.A.T.E Camp
    Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United States

    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…

  • Maritime Makers

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

    Set sail for creativity at the Museum every Friday from 1:00–3:00 pm, June through August. Drop in for a hands-on maritime craft perfect for curious kids and families. No registration needed—just bring your imagination. The activity is free with membership or museum admission. Sponsored by Cathy and Clark Carmichael 

  • MMM Lecture Series: The Three Lives of USS LST-393

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

    Landing Ship, Tank (LST) vessels were among the most essential — and least celebrated — ships of World War II. Join us as USS LST 393 Veterans Museum Director Ryan Lancaster tells the story of this ship which lived three distinct lives; first as a WWII amphibious warship on the beaches of Normandy and across…

  • Great Lakes Learners- Create Your own Fossil

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

     Create Your own Fossil Learn like a paleontologist and step back on the geological timeline to explore a variety of plant and animal fossils. And after that, create your own salt dough "fossil." This program is free with your museum admission ticket, though it is limited to the first 40 participants per session.  Morning Session:…

  • Fish Tales Storytime

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

    Come visit the Michigan Maritime Museum for a weekly storytime featuring a rotating selection of books and storytellers every Wednesday, June through August, from 11:00 to 12:00 PM in either…