Plan your Visit | Wisconsin Maritime Museum
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Plan your Visit | Wisconsin Maritime Museum
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Thursday: 10:00 - 4:00
Monday: 10:00 - 4:00
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10:00 - 4:00
Friday: 10:00 - 4:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 4:00
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Plan Your Visit
All people are welcome to visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, USS
Cobia
, and connect with Wisconsin’s waterways and maritime heritage.
Buy Tickets
Overnight Stays
Field Trips
Large Group Tours
Specialty Tours
Upcoming Events
Open Hours
Regular Hours
(Oct 1-Memorial Day)
Sunday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Monday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am-4:00pm
The Museum is closed annually on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There are typically special holiday hours for the last two weeks of December.
Summer Hours
(Memorial Day-Oct 1)
Sunday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Monday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Emergency closures will be announced on our
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and
Instagram
pages.
Regular Admission Pricing
WMM Members
FREE
General:
$20
Youth
(Ages 4-12)
:
$13
Ages 3 & Under:
FREE
Seniors
(Ages 65+)
:
$17
Veterans:
$17
Active Military
FREE
Rates include access to the submarine, USS
Cobia.
Museums For All Program
$5.00
(for guests with a valid EBT, BadgerCare, FoodShare/Quest, Medicaid, and/or WIC card.)
Special Admission Discounts
Caregivers
Free admission is offered to caregivers accompanying an individual with disabilities.
Active Duty Military
Free admission is offered to active duty military members of any branch.
Blue-Gold Star Program
From Memorial to Labor Day, active military and up to 5 family members can enter the museum for free.
CAMM
Council of American Maritime Museums members are free with membership card.
ROAM
Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums members of participating Museums are free. Visitors are responsible for ensuring that their membership benefits include the ROAM network and their memberships are up-to-date.
Large Groups
Additional discounts and tours are available for adult and youth groups (10+ people) who book a visit at least two weeks in advance. Contact our Groups Coordinator for more information and to schedule your visit.
Purchasing & Reserving Tickets
Admission tickets are available for purchase
online
, by phone at 920-684-0218, or upon your arrival at the Museum.
Advance tickets are recommended for guided submarine tours due to tour capacity limitations.
We accept cash, all major credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Gift cards are available to
purchase online
or in-person.
Submarine USS COBIA Tours
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is proud to be home to USS
Cobia
, a World War II submarine. USS
Cobia
is moored in the Manitowoc River next to the museum. Guests may tour the submarine anytime during regular museum open hours. Please visit our
Accessibility
page for more information on touring the submarine with mobility limitations.
Guided Tours
are one way to experience the submarine. In the summer months, guided tours are available every day on a timed basis. Guided tours are approximately 45 minutes long. Tour capacity is limited and tours do sell out, so we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets ahead of time. You can purchase advance tickets online or by calling the Museum. A limited number of tickets are available on a walk-in basis.
Self-Guided Tours
are another way to experience the submarine at your own pace. Self-guided tours are available anytime during regular Museum hours. An audio tour device can be borrowed for use during your submarine exploration at no charge. Guests may also download the mobile app on Android devices or access it online at any time
here
.
Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse Tours
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available during summer 2025 by the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in partnership with the Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary Club.
Check out the information here to plan your Lighthouse visit.
Please note that the Lighthouse is not immediately accessible from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum building.
Current Exhibits
We have a variety of exhibits across our two full floors of galleries. Some exhibits are long-term, permanent displays, while others are displayed on a rotating basis.
Visit our
Exhibits
page for a listing of current gallery displays, as well as upcoming exhibits.
Museum & Submarine Guidelines
No food or drink is allowed in the exhibit gallery areas. There are vending machines and small tables located near the Front Desk Lobby for your convenience. Infant feeding is welcome anywhere.
No flash photography or videorecording is allowed. Camera and phone photography without the use of flash is welcome.
No backpacks or large bags are allowed. We recommend securing these in your vehicle or speaking with the Visitor Engagement staff upon your arrival to make other arrangements.
Animals (aside from Service Animals required for a disability) are not allowed in the building or submarine.
Smoking/vaping is not allowed anywhere inside the building or aboard the submarine. There is a smoking deck located on the upper level.
No firearms or weapons are allowed in the building or submarine.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
No running, yelling, or otherwise disrupting others’ Museum experience.
Thank you for helping us make the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and USS
Cobia
the best experience for everyone!
Accessibility Information
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is committed to creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for all guests. Please visit our
Accessibility page
to learn more about how we can make your visit the best possible experience.
Local Transportation
We are conveniently located right on the
Maritime Metro Transit
system line, with a stop located directly outside of the Museum building. We are also within walking distance of the
S.S.
Badger
Carferry
dock and located along the
Mariner’s Trail
as well as the
Ice Age Trail
. Visit the
City of Manitowoc’s official tourism site
for more local transportation information.
Parking Information
Free parking is available on the west, north (across the street), and east sides of the Museum building. There is also on-street parking available. Marked accessible parking spaces are located in the west and north parking lots. There are bicycle racks located on the west and east sides of the building, as well as a bike repair station located on the south side of the building along the Riverwalk.
It is recommended that large vehicles, RV/campers, trailers, and buses park in the east parking lot for best access. Overnight parking is allowed in all three parking lots. Guests are responsible for abiding by any applicable City of Manitowoc parking restrictions.
Our Location & Address
The Museum is located on Maritime Drive in downtown Manitowoc, Wisconsin. We are right on the bank of the Manitowoc River — look for the submarine!
Our physical and mailing address is 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220.
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Thursday: 10:00 - 4:00
Monday: 10:00 - 4:00
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10:00 - 4:00
Friday: 10:00 - 4:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 4:00
Buy Tickets
Plan Your Visit
All people are welcome to visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, USS
Cobia
, and connect with Wisconsin’s waterways and maritime heritage.
Buy Tickets
Overnight Stays
Field Trips
Large Group Tours
Specialty Tours
Upcoming Events
Open Hours
Regular Hours
(Oct 1-Memorial Day)
Sunday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Monday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am-4:00pm
The Museum is closed annually on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There are typically special holiday hours for the last two weeks of December.
Summer Hours
(Memorial Day-Oct 1)
Sunday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Monday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Emergency closures will be announced on our
and
pages.
Regular Admission Pricing
WMM Members
FREE
General:
$20
Youth
(Ages 4-12)
:
$13
Ages 3 & Under:
FREE
Seniors
(Ages 65+)
:
$17
Veterans:
$17
Active Military
FREE
Rates include access to the submarine, USS
Cobia.
Museums For All Program
$5.00
(for guests with a valid EBT, BadgerCare, FoodShare/Quest, Medicaid, and/or WIC card.)
Special Admission Discounts
Caregivers
Free admission is offered to caregivers accompanying an individual with disabilities.
Active Duty Military
Free admission is offered to active duty military members of any branch.
Blue-Gold Star Program
From Memorial to Labor Day, active military and up to 5 family members can enter the museum for free.
CAMM
Council of American Maritime Museums members are free with membership card.
ROAM
Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums members of participating Museums are free. Visitors are responsible for ensuring that their membership benefits include the ROAM network and their memberships are up-to-date.
Large Groups
Additional discounts and tours are available for adult and youth groups (10+ people) who book a visit at least two weeks in advance. Contact our Groups Coordinator for more information and to schedule your visit.
Purchasing & Reserving Tickets
Admission tickets are available for purchase
online
, by phone at 920-684-0218, or upon your arrival at the Museum.
Advance tickets are recommended for guided submarine tours due to tour capacity limitations.
We accept cash, all major credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Gift cards are available to
purchase online
or in-person.
Submarine USS COBIA Tours
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is proud to be home to USS
Cobia
, a World War II submarine. USS
Cobia
is moored in the Manitowoc River next to the museum. Guests may tour the submarine anytime during regular museum open hours. Please visit our
Accessibility
page for more information on touring the submarine with mobility limitations.
Guided Tours
are one way to experience the submarine. In the summer months, guided tours are available every day on a timed basis. Guided tours are approximately 45 minutes long. Tour capacity is limited and tours do sell out, so we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets ahead of time. You can purchase advance tickets online or by calling the Museum. A limited number of tickets are available on a walk-in basis.
Self-Guided Tours
are another way to experience the submarine at your own pace. Self-guided tours are available anytime during regular Museum hours. An audio tour device can be borrowed for use during your submarine exploration at no charge. Guests may also download the mobile app on Android devices or access it online at any time
here
.
Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse Tours
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available during summer 2025 by the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in partnership with the Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary Club.
Check out the information here to plan your Lighthouse visit.
Please note that the Lighthouse is not immediately accessible from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum building.
Current Exhibits
We have a variety of exhibits across our two full floors of galleries. Some exhibits are long-term, permanent displays, while others are displayed on a rotating basis.
Visit our
Exhibits
page for a listing of current gallery displays, as well as upcoming exhibits.
Museum & Submarine Guidelines
No food or drink is allowed in the exhibit gallery areas. There are vending machines and small tables located near the Front Desk Lobby for your convenience. Infant feeding is welcome anywhere.
No flash photography or videorecording is allowed. Camera and phone photography without the use of flash is welcome.
No backpacks or large bags are allowed. We recommend securing these in your vehicle or speaking with the Visitor Engagement staff upon your arrival to make other arrangements.
Animals (aside from Service Animals required for a disability) are not allowed in the building or submarine.
Smoking/vaping is not allowed anywhere inside the building or aboard the submarine. There is a smoking deck located on the upper level.
No firearms or weapons are allowed in the building or submarine.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
No running, yelling, or otherwise disrupting others’ Museum experience.
Thank you for helping us make the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and USS
Cobia
the best experience for everyone!
Accessibility Information
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is committed to creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for all guests. Please visit our
Accessibility page
to learn more about how we can make your visit the best possible experience.
Local Transportation
We are conveniently located right on the
Maritime Metro Transit
system line, with a stop located directly outside of the Museum building. We are also within walking distance of the
S.S.
Badger
Carferry
dock and located along the
Mariner’s Trail
as well as the
Ice Age Trail
. Visit the
City of Manitowoc’s official tourism site
for more local transportation information.
Parking Information
Free parking is available on the west, north (across the street), and east sides of the Museum building. There is also on-street parking available. Marked accessible parking spaces are located in the west and north parking lots. There are bicycle racks located on the west and east sides of the building, as well as a bike repair station located on the south side of the building along the Riverwalk.
It is recommended that large vehicles, RV/campers, trailers, and buses park in the east parking lot for best access. Overnight parking is allowed in all three parking lots. Guests are responsible for abiding by any applicable City of Manitowoc parking restrictions.
Our Location & Address
The Museum is located on Maritime Drive in downtown Manitowoc, Wisconsin. We are right on the bank of the Manitowoc River — look for the submarine!
Our physical and mailing address is 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220.
Email Newsletter Subscription
Stay Current! Sign up for our Newsletter.
Thank you for subscribing!
You’ll receive an email shortly to confirm. Click “Yes subscribe me to this list” to begin receiving our Newsletter.
Website Under Construction!
Our website is currently under construction. If you run into a missing link (No Results Found page), please contact
tseilheimer@wisconsinmaritime.org
with the page you ran into the problem on.
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