Events
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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…
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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 plastic water bottles! This program is free with your museum admission ticket and limited to the first 40 participants per session. Morning Session: 10:30-11:30 AM…
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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 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,…
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Ruth Wiser Plastic Boat Regatta: Adult Competition
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
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P.I.R.A.T.E Camp Session 1
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesP.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…
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MMM Lecture Series: Iron Ore Trimmers Wars on the Upper Great Lakes
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesIron ore trimmers of the late 1800s worked by hand in gangs to level the cargo dumped into a vessel’s hold. It was dirty, exhausting work that depended on speed and reliability. Trimmers occupied a unique position on the docks, often fighting rival gangs and employers to keep the work in their control. The trimmers…
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Michigan Soldiers in the War of 1812
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesMichigan 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…