Events

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Join us for a special presentation with Jeannette Gutierrez of the Michigan Rosies as she highlights women’s important contribution to Allied Victory in World War II with a special focus…

Join the Michigan Maritime Museum in the Jerry Mason Learning Center to celebrate moms, aunties, grandmas, or anyone you’d like to thank this Mother’s Day. Decorate a flowerpot, create tissue…

Curious about the museum’s plans, what’s ahead, and what we’ve been working on? Members are invited to join us at the Annual Meeting on May 22nd, 2026 from 3:00pm -…

Join the Michigan Maritime Museum Friday, May 22nd from 5:00-7:00pm for our annual Blessing of the Fleet and Fish Fry! Blessing boats at the start of a season or long…

Join us Saturday, June 6th from 11:00am-3:00pm for Free FUN Fest! This educational community carnival is fun, festive, and open to everyone! The campus of the Michigan Maritime Museum will…