Events
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MMM Lecture Series: The Story of Evelyn Wright Crawford & the First All-Women’s Crew in the Chicago to Mackinac Race
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesIn 1905, Chicago socialite Evelyn Wright boarded a 32-foot sloop alongside her cousin Sara. They would become the first all-woman team to “man” a boat participating in the fledgling Chicago Yacht Club’s race to Mackinac. Join journalist and researcher Mark Reid and Chicago Maritime Museum Curator Madeline Crispell as they share their research into the…
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Michigan Student Film Festival Judging
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesThe Michigan Maritime Museum is proud to sponsor a new award category at the 58th Michigan Student Film Festival, recognizing excellence among K-12 filmmakers whose short films explore Michigan’s waterways, their history, and conservation. Winning entries may be selected from any of the festival’s traditional categories, including PSAs, narrative short films, documentaries, animation, and music…
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Clothing, Canvas, & Craft: Civilian Sailors of the Early 19th Century
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesClothing, Canvas, & Craft: Civilian Sailors of the Early 19th Century Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Time: 12:30–1:30 PM Join us as Samson Historical unveils the latest in fashion for…
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Free First Sundays
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesThe Michigan Maritime Museum is open the first Sundays of every month from November through April from 10am-5pm with FREE admission for all visitors! Drop in to the Jerry Mason Learning…
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From Forest to Shore: Stories of Michigan’s Land and Lakes- Birds of the Great Lakes
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, 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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Coast Guard Clean-Up
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesSemper Paratus! US Coast Guard and Auxiliary as well as Sea Cadets will be on our Museum campus to clean and polish our amazing historic Coast Guard vessels and clean…
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MMM Lecture Series: Rosie the Riveter & Beyond: How Women Helped Win WWII
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
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Mother’s Day Make and Take
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
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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 -…
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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…
