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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 

  • 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 gather in the R.B. Annis Room for a special adults-only Maritime Bingo for Books. Think bingo—but like you’ve never seen it before. Which Great Lakes captain…

  • MMM Lecture Series: The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes

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

    Eber Brock Ward (1811–1875) began his career as a cabin boy on his uncle's sailing vessels, but when he died in 1875, he was the wealthiest man in Michigan. Decades before moguls such as Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, Ward was already vertically integrating his operations into an empire. And yet, despite his countless…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • Rock the Boat 2026

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

    Join the Michigan Maritime Museum August 21st for our 5th annual Rock the Boat concert, Rock the Boat V, Stayin' Alive! Come rock out at an evening of fun, food, music, and  dancing on the Museums waterfront campus. Proceeds benefit the Michigan Maritime Museum. Back by popular demand, The 1985 Band will surely get you up on…