Kids' Halloween Spooktacular
2025-10-23 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Calling all little ghosts and ghouls to the Michigan Maritime Museum Annual Kids’ Halloween Spooktacular!
Join us on October 23rd from 4 PM – 6 PM for a family-friendly Halloween celebration.
When children arrive, they’ll be given a treasure map guiding them to eight learning locations across the Museum’s campus. At each stop, they’ll have the chance to take part in fun activities, earn candy, and collect prizes. Along the way there will be costumes, games, trick-or-treating, and lots of surprises.
The best part? This event is completely FREE—and families can also enjoy a little exploration inside the Museum! Put on your costumes and come down for a Spooktacular evening of discovery and fun. The animals of the Michigan Maritime campus have donned their costumes for a fun and spooky, but not scary adventure. Rain or shine, in the case of poor weather the celebration continues inside our Mike and Linda Winkel & Mike and Sue Smith Maritime Heritage Center.

This family-friendly event is proudly sponsored by State Farm Insurance, Kevin Hagan Office, 228 Broadway Street, South Haven, MI

Free First Sundays
2025-11-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
The Michigan Maritime Museum is open the first Sundays of every month from November through April from 10am-5pm with FREE admission for all visitors!
Guests can explore the Museum’s indoor and outdoor galleries, featuring a mix of permanent and rotating exhibits that celebrate Michigan’s rich maritime history. Step aboard the Full Steam Ahead exhibit and experience the golden age of steamship travel on the Great Lakes, or discover the heroism and ingenuity of the U.S. Coast Guard Lifesaving Service. Be sure to explore the Museum’s collection of antique and historically significant boats, some dating back to the 1800s.
While at the Museum, don’t miss the chance to learn a classic sailor’s skill by practicing maritime knot tying in the Jerry Mason Learning Center.
Make plans today to visit and discover the wonders of the Michigan Maritime Museum

Lecture Series- Freedom Via Water! Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad on and Near Lake Michigan
2025-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Whispers Across the Water Lecture Series Continues!
Join the Michigan Maritime Museum and presenter Dr. Larry McClellan and on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:30 PM as McClellan weaves a tale of freedom seekers in the Great Lakes region. Freedom via Water! Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad on and near Lake Michigan will discuss the decades before the Civil War when hundreds of freedom seekers escaping their enslavement in the South made their way to Chicago and then onward to Detroit and freedom in Canada. They traveled on and near Lake Michigan and once in Detroit, crossed Lake Huron to freedom. With images, maps and stories, this program will explore these journeys.
Dr. Larry A. McClellan is the President of the Midwest Underground Railroad Network, serves on the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force and is a professor emeritus at Governors State University. This lecture is part of our year-long programmatic series Whispers Across the Water that showcases and celebrates the invaluable contributions of minority communities to Great Lakes maritime history and heritage.

Tickets are free for Museum members and $10 for non-members. Doors open at 6 PM. You can purchase tickets for this event online, over the phone, or in-person.

This lecture series is made possible thanks to the Nielsen-Wells Grant Fund and Mike & Susan Smith.

Reserve Tickets Here!

Maggie's Ship Store Grand Reopening!
2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Maggie’s Ship Store at the Michigan Maritime Museum will celebrate its Grand Reopening on Small Business Saturday, November 29th!
We’ll have hundreds of new products, special membership discounts, and free coffee and hot chocolate.
Can’t make it in person? Visit our new online Ship Store, launching November 28th.

KalHaven Strings Holiday Concert
2025-12-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Join us in our Winkel-Smith Maritime Heritage Center for a special holiday concert featuring Megan Healy and Lydia Raymond, a violin/cello duo from the KalHaven Strings. Get in the holiday spirit with this family-friendly concert.
The KalHaven Strings are West Michigan’s premier wedding and event musicians, performing for over 50 events each year. The ensemble was founded in 2014 as graduate students at Western Michigan University. Highly adaptable and versatile, they are skilled in performing a variety of styles, from Vivaldi to Roddy Ricch, Metallica to Taylor Swift, Post Malone to Bach, and more.
The concert is FREE with a donation of $5.00 or two non-perishable food items. Donations will be collected at the door. These donations will benefit the food bank at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Holidays at the Heritage Center is proudly sponsored by Greg and Marian O’Niel

Selfies with Santa
2025-12-20 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Santa returns to the Maritime Heritage Center! Join us in the Deary Mead Family Grand Atrium for photos, warm chats, and plenty of holiday cheer. Bring your camera to take photos of your family with Santa, and tell him what you want on the big day! There will also be a holiday craft and other festive activities in our Jerry Mason Learning Center.
This is a FREE event, no tickets required.

Holidays at the Heritage Center is proudly sponsored by Greg and Marian O’Niel.

Cookies and Cocoa with Captain Bob
2025-12-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Before or after your Selfie with Santa, join Captain Bob as he reads books in the Jerry Mason Learning Center from the newly updated Museum’s Ship’s Store. Sip hot cocoa, nibble cookies, and soak in a warm, festive, family-friendly atmosphere full of holiday cheer. Readings will occur at Noon and 1pm.
This is a FREE event, no tickets required.

Holidays at the Heritage Center is proudly sponsored by Greg and Marian O’Niel.

Robotics Demo Day
2026-02-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Dive into technology at the Michigan Maritime Museum as South Haven Robotics Team Ramageddon, Team Goatageddon, and Team Lambageddon provide demonstrations of their FIRST competitive robots from 1 pm to 4 pm. We’ll also have EMILY, South Haven’s water rescue robot on hand. Admission to the museum during this event is FREE thanks to our Free First Sundays series.

MMM Lecture Series: History of the Great Lakes in 12 Shipwrecks with Valerie van Heest
2026-02-25 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Join us as maritime historian, author, and underwater explorer Valerie van Heest celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States by exploring one dozen shipwrecks that together provide an overview of not only the history of the Great Lakes, but that of our nation. This multimedia lecture depicts the events that led to the founding of America and changes to the landscape of North America and the shipping industry over the next two and half centuries.

Tickets are free for Museum members and $10 for non-members. Doors open at 6 PM. You can purchase tickets for this event online, over the phone, or in-person.

This lecture series is made possible thanks to the Nielsen-Wells Grant Fund and Mike & Susan Smith.

Reserve Tickets Here!
Purchase your Virtual Lecture Pass Here!

Humane Education Day with Al-Van Humane Society
2026-03-01 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Join Al-Van Humane Society and the Michigan Maritime Museum for a fun, hands-on afternoon all about animals and community. Whether you’re curious about what a humane society does, want to teach kids how to be safe and kind around animals, or are hoping to meet your next furry family member, Humane Education Day offers something for everyone. Humane Education Day is a drop-in program designed for kids and families to learn what a humane society does, how to safely and respectfully interact with animals, and why enrichment plays such an important role in animal welfare. Throughout the event, guests will also have the opportunity to meet adoptable pets from Al-Van Humane Society. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about adoption, fostering, and animal care, and on-site adoptions will be available for those who find their perfect match.
Admission is FREE for this event as part of our Free First Sunday Series.

MMM Lecture Series: The Story of Evelyn Wright Crawford & the First All-Women’s Crew in the Chicago to Mackinac Race
2026-03-25 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
In 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 fascinating life of Evelyn Wright Crawford and the history of the Chicago Yacht Club’s famous Lake Michigan race.
About Our Presenters:Madeline Crispell is the Curator of the Chicago Maritime Museum, where her exhibitions and public programs have focused on subjects ranging from architectural photography to the history of women on the Great Lakes to the Black Chicago impressionist James Bolivar Needham.

Mark Reid is accredited media with the America’s Cup Event, SailGP, and other international yachting events. He also does historical research for the Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to Mackinac History Project and is on the 150th Anniversary Committee for the CYC.

Tickets are free for Museum members and $10 for non-members. Doors open at 6 PM. You can purchase tickets for this event online, over the phone, or in-person.

This lecture series is made possible thanks to the Nielsen-Wells Grant Fund and Mike & Sue Smith.
The virtual viewing is made possible thanks to Steve & Emily Holt.
Reserve Tickets Here!
Purchase your Virtual Lecture Pass Here!

Michigan Student Film Festival Judging
2026-04-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
The 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 videos. We invite you to join us Thursday, April 9th 3:00pm-5:00pm in the R.B. Annis to help judge and celebrate the next generation of storytellers highlighting Michigan’s maritime history!

Clothing, Canvas, & Craft: Civilian Sailors of the Early 19th Century
2026-04-11 12:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Clothing, 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 sailors… circa early 1800s that is! This presentation will cover civilian sailors’ clothing, gear, and personal items along with context on how individuals may have found themselves working aboard vessels in Michigan during the time of the original Friends Good Will. $5 for members/ $15 for non-members (includes admission ticket to the Michigan Maritime Museum)
Register for the presentation online or by calling (269) 637-8078.
Optional: Hands-On Workshop: Handsewn Seabag Construction
Time: 2:30–4:30 PM
After the presentation, Samson Historical will be hosting a two-hour instructional workshop in which participants will hand-sew a period-appropriate sailor’s seabag. All ages welcome. Limited to 15 participants, so pre-registration is required. $35 for members/$40 for non-members (includes admission ticket to the Michigan Maritime Museum).
Register for the workshop online or by calling (269) 637-8078.

Free First Sundays
2026-04-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
The 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 Center between 11am-1pm, to make art with the South Haven Center for the Arts! Create a drawing composition with a viewfinder. Make a unique piece of beach glass art. All ages are welcome.
Guests can explore the Museum’s indoor and outdoor galleries, featuring a mix of permanent and rotating exhibits that celebrate Michigan’s rich maritime history. Step aboard the Full Steam Ahead exhibit and experience the golden age of steamship travel on the Great Lakes, or discover the heroism and ingenuity of the U.S. Coast Guard Lifesaving Service. Be sure to explore the Museum’s collection of antique and historically significant boats, some dating back to the 1800s.
While at the Museum, don’t miss the chance to learn a classic sailor’s skill by practicing maritime knot tying in the Jerry Mason Learning Center.
Make plans today to visit and discover the wonders of the Michigan Maritime Museum.

From Forest to Shore: Stories of Michigan’s Land and Lakes- Birds of the Great Lakes
2026-04-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, 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 stories, scientific insights, and cultural perspectives, each lecture will highlight how forests, wetlands, and shorelines have shaped Michigan’s history, ecology, and communities. Join us as we journey across time and terrain—celebrating the resilience of nature and the enduring legacy of life along the lakes.
The Great Lakes are a unique natural wonder, shaping not just the ecosystem of Michigan but also affecting the movements of animals across the continent! Join Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Jackie Shea to learn more about how our incredible shorelines make us a hotspot for migratory birds and waterfowl, and leave with a deeper appreciation of the avian world around us.
Tickets are free for Michigan Maritime Museum members and Kalamazoo Nature Center members. $10 for non-members. Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets will only be available for purchase in person.

Coast Guard Clean-Up
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Semper 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 up our Coast Guard exhibits to honor those that came before them.

Come see these incredible boats and meet the fantastic men and women of the US Coast Guard! Free with Museum Admission.

MMM Lecture Series: Rosie the Riveter & Beyond: How Women Helped Win WWII
2026-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, 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, and celebrity influencers. The Michigan Rosies is a proudly independent and Michigan-based nonprofit group dedicated to honoring the Rosies of WWII and to preserving Rosie’s legacy in Michigan and beyond. Learn more at www.michiganrosies.org.

Tickets are free for Museum members and $10 for non-members. Doors open at 6 PM. You can purchase tickets for this event online, over the phone, or in-person.

This lecture series is made possible thanks to the Nielsen-Wells Grant Fund and Mike & Sue Smith.
The virtual viewing is made possible thanks to Steve & Emily Holt.
Reserve Tickets Here!
Purchase your Virtual Lecture Pass Here!

Mother’s Day Make and Take
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, 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 Upjohn-Mason

Annual Meeting of the Membership
2026-05-22 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, 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 the Jerry Mason Learning Center for children ages 6 and up and is reserved for those attending the meeting. Children will enjoy supervised activities, including make-and-take crafts. Younger children are absolutely welcome, but must have an adult remain with them in the Jerry Mason Learning Center.

Pursuant to the Museum’s bylaws, the following notices are provided to the membership in advance of the 2026 Annual Meeting:
The following amendment to the bylaws is proposed by the Board of Directors. If approved, it would allow for the seating of two non-voting Junior Board Members beginning in 2027.
Article V – Board of Directors
Section 12. Junior Board Members
The Board may appoint up to two (2) Junior Board Members who are emerging leaders at an early stage in their professional or academic careers.
Junior Board Members shall not be counted toward the establishment of a quorum and shall not possess voting rights or rights to access knowledge on matters involving legal authority, fiduciary responsibility, financial oversight, or governance.
The purpose of the Junior Board Members is to provide a young adult perspective to the Board, assist in community outreach and engagement, and cultivate leadership development under the mentorship of the Board of Directors.
Junior Board Members shall be appointed for a one-year term and may be renewed for up to three (3) additional one-year terms. Candidates shall be selected through the Nominations Committee following an application and interview process.
Junior Board Members are expected to attend at least five (5) Board meetings annually (virtually or in person) and participate in a minimum of two (2) volunteer or Museum-sponsored activities per year, with a total of no less than twenty-five (25) volunteer hours completed annually.

The following candidates are submitted for membership approval to be seated as Board members in 2026, each to serve a three-year term in accordance with the Museum’s bylaws: BOARD CANDIDATES

Blessing of the Fleet and Fish Fry
2026-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, 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 many other boats from the South Haven harbor.
Directly following the blessing will be a fish fry, featuring the famous fried lake perch from our neighbors at Captain Lou’s.
Tickets are $22 for Museum members and $27 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

MMM Lecture Series: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Michigan Dugout Canoe
2026-05-27 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Join us as former MMM curator Kenneth Pott reflects on the discovery and documentation of one of the Michigan Maritime Museum’s oldest artifacts, a 16 foot long dugout canoe. After the presentation, we will be officially premiering the canoe’s new display inside the Heritage Center, featuring a custom, professional grade artifact case and new interpretative panels to share the history of this rare indigenous-built vessel.

Tickets are free for Museum members and $10 for non-members. Doors open at 6 PM. You can purchase tickets for this event online, over the phone, or in-person.

This lecture series is made possible thanks to the Nielsen-Wells Grant Fund and Mike & Sue Smith.
The virtual viewing is made possible thanks to Steve & Emily Holt.
Reserve Tickets Here!
Purchase your Virtual Lecture Pass Here!

Free FUN Fest!
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, 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 available to and from the SH Senior Center, City Hall, and the Michigan Maritime Museum.
LUNCH OPTIONS ($1 each) and RAFFLE TICKETS ($1 each) are available for purchase (cash only).

Event Brochure and Map
Thank You FFF Sponsors!!
CAPTAINS $500 ++
Clementines
Meijer
Lake Arvesta Farms
South Haven Brew Pub
Fleming Brothers Oil
Red Hots Chili
Gull Lake Marine
Ace Hardware/Green Egg
Anonymous
Cottage Home
Kiwanis Club
Tom & Laura Jagar
Women of the Moose Lodge
Willow Bend
COMMADORES $200-$499
Advanced Family Eyecare
Apple Insurance
Carhartt
Coastal Outdoor
Country House Furniture
Crescent Moon
Huntington Bank
Janny’s Beach House
Jaqua Realtors
Jeff & Bailey Sisoy-Moore
Lilac Soap Company
Little Store Fennville
MI Moore Theaters
Overisel Lumber
Pristine West Cleaning Services
Stugis Credit Union
Windy City Publishers
ADMIRALS $100- $199
5th 3rd Bank
Anchor Point Premier Vacations
Better Made Chips
Carla Ruppert
Cindi Compton
Crusin’ Tiki
Depot Deli
D&L Sales
Future Echo Astrology
Glenn & Kathy Metalman
Goody’s Wash N Go
Steve & Jennifer Salasky
Kars Nuts & Salty Snacks
Lake Michigan Powersports
McFadden Friendly Motors
North Shore Gardens
Overhiser Orchard
Shick Sisters
Shooting Star Uniques
Steve & Jennifer Salasky
Subs N More

Fish Tales Storytime
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, 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
2026-06-11 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49090-1065, 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 and its Great Lakes waterways. Through captivating stories, scientific insights, and cultural perspectives, each lecture will highlight how forests, wetlands, and shorelines have shaped Michigan’s history, ecology, and communities. Join us as we journey across time and terrain—celebrating the resilience of nature and the enduring legacy of life along the lakes.
Join Michigan Maritime Museum Director Bailey Sisoy-Moore as she explores the rich, often gritty history of one of the Great Lakes’ most important industries! Trace the evolution of commercial fishing on Lake Michigan from Indigenous fishing traditions and early hand-set gill nets to steam-powered tugs, state regulation, and the industrialization that reshaped the trade and meet the people who pulled their livelihood from the lake and the communities that grew up around docks and nets.
Tickets are free for Michigan Maritime Museum members and Kalamazoo Nature Center members. $10 for non-members.
This event will be hosted at Kalamazoo Nature Center.

Maritime Makers
2026-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, 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
2026-06-13 10:30 - 14:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090, 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
Afternoon Session: 1:30-2:30 PM
