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Annual Meeting of the Membership
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesCurious 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 - 4:30pm in the R.B. Annis, where our board of directors, staff, and members come together to launch the summer season. Childcare will be available in…
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Blessing of the Fleet and Fish Fry
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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 journey is a centuries old tradition across the world. Here at the Michigan Maritime Museum, we will be blessing our On-Water fleet as well as…
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MMM Lecture Series: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Michigan Dugout Canoe
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin us as former MMM curator Kenneth Pott reflects on the discovery and documentation of one of the Michigan Maritime Museum’s oldest artifacts, a 16 foot long dugout canoe. After…
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Free FUN Fest!
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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 be filled with games, giveaways, educational activities, and so much more! To top it off, all activities and museum entry are FREE! FREE city-wide shuttle…
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Fish Tales Storytime
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesCome 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…
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From Forest to Shore: Stories of Michigan’s Land and Lakes- Commercial Fishing on Lake Michigan
Kalamazoo Nature Center 7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesA 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…
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Maritime Makers
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesSet 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…
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Maritime Bingo for Books
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesMaritime 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…
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Great Lakes Learners- Build a Recycled Plastic Bottle Boat
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesBuild a Recycled Plastic Bottle Boat Join us in the Jerry Mason Learning Center, where we’ll learn about what makes a boat float and build our own boats by recycling…
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Ruth Wiser Plastic Boat Regatta: Kid’s Competition
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
