Events
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Rock the Boat 2026
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
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Great Lakes Learners- Create Your own Fossil
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesCreate Your own Fossil Learn like a paleontologist and step back on the geological timeline to explore a variety of plant and animal fossils. And after that, create your own salt dough "fossil." This program is free with your museum admission ticket, though it is limited to the first 40 participants per session. Morning Session:…
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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 the Jerry Mason Learning Center or, weather permitting, under the Ruth Wiser Innovation Tent. This event is free with membership or admission to the museum.
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From Forest to Shore: Stories of Michigan’s Land and Lakes- Prohibition in 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 needed—just bring your imagination. The activity is free with membership or museum admission. Sponsored by Cathy and Clark Carmichael
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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 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…
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MMM Lecture Series: Death and Lighthouses on the Great Lakes
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesLosing one’s life while tending to a Great Lakes lighthouse—or any navigational beacon anywhere in the world for that matter—sadly wasn’t such an unusual occurrence. Death by murder, drowning, suicide,…
