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  • MMM Lecture Series: Rosie the Riveter & Beyond: How Women Helped Win WWII

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

    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 on Michigan's maritime activities. Jeannette delves into the many ways women did their part, including war production work, women in the armed forces, volunteer women,…

  • Mother’s Day Make and Take

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

    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 paper flowers, and take home a pack of native Michigan wildflower seeds. Free with membership or museum entry.   Presented in honor of Mrs. Betty…

  • Annual Meeting of the Membership

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

    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 - 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…

  • Blessing of the Fleet and Fish Fry

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

    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 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…

  • Free FUN Fest!

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

    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 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…

  • 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 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.

  • From Forest to Shore: Stories of Michigan’s Land and Lakes- Commercial Fishing on Lake Michigan

    From Forest to Shore: Stories of Michigan’s Land and Lakes
    Kalamazoo Nature Center 7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    A Collaborative Lecture Series by Kalamazoo Nature Center & Michigan Maritime Museum THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 7/30/2026 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…

  • 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 

  • Great Lakes Learners- Build a Recycled Plastic Bottle Boat

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

    Build 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…