Events
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MMM Lecture Series: History of the Great Lakes in 12 Shipwrecks with Valerie van Heest
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
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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! 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…
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Humane Education Day with Al-Van Humane Society
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
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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…
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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 sailors… circa early 1800s that is! This presentation will cover civilian sailors’ clothing, gear, and personal items along with context on how individuals may…
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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! 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…
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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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MMM Lecture Series: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Michigan Dugout Canoe
Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
