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  • Lecture Series- Freedom Via Water! Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad on and Near Lake Michigan

    Lecture Series
    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…

  • Maggie’s Ship Store Grand Reopening!

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

    Maggie's Ship Store at the Michigan Maritime Museum will celebrate its Grand Reopening on Small Business Saturday, November 29th! We’ll have hundreds of new products, special membership discounts, and free coffee and hot chocolate. Can’t make it in person? Visit our new online Ship Store, launching November 28th.

  • 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…

  • KalHaven Strings Holiday Concert

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

    Join us in our Winkel-Smith Maritime Heritage Center for a special holiday concert featuring Megan Healy and Lydia Raymond, a violin/cello duo from the KalHaven Strings. Get in the holiday spirit with this family-friendly concert. The KalHaven Strings are West Michigan’s premier wedding and event musicians, performing for over 50 events each year. The ensemble…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • From Forest to Shore: Stories of Michigan’s Land and Lakes- Birds of the Great Lakes

    From Forest to Shore: Stories of Michigan’s Land and Lakes
    Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United States

    A Collaborative Lecture Series by Kalamazoo Nature Center & Michigan Maritime Museum Discover the rich tapestry of Michigan's natural landscapes and maritime heritage in this engaging lecture series. From Forest to Shore brings together maritime experts and naturalists to explore the deep connections between the state's inland ecosystems and its Great Lakes waterways. Through captivating…