Welcome to the Michigan Maritime Museum!
BOAT RIDES
We Are More Than Just a Boat Ride!
JOIN US!
Each on-water experience includes Museum admission.
Museum Exhibits
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
Exhibits
The museum offers a variety of engaging opportunities, including permanent and changing exhibits on Michigan maritime history.
Upcoming Events
Museum Events, Lectures & Programs
Come Sail With Us
The Museum always has something going on. Join us at one of our many events throughout the year!
EDUCATION
Learning at the MMM
Education Programs
The Museum offers a variety of education programs to schools, groups, and organizations.
Launching a Legacy Phase IIA Complete!
We are so grateful to all the teams who helped us take it across the finish line and complete Phase IIA of our Launching a Legacy project. The new boardwalk, docks, and landscaping looks fantastic and opens up so many wonderful opportunities for the Museum to grow!
Make History Come Alive!
From hands-on exhibits on our authentic waterfront campus to historically immersive experiences aboard our on-water fleet, the Michigan Maritime Museum has something for every Great Lakes enthusiast.
Step into the role of an early Michigan sailor aboard tall ship Friends Good Will, salute the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard in our Coast Guard boat house, or simply sit and enjoy the bustling harbor from our docks located in the heart of South Haven’s Maritime District. The Michigan Maritime Museum is one of the Great Lakes premiere destinations to experience freshwater maritime heritage as you explore our exhibits both on and off the water.
Five separate structures offer a variety of engaging opportunities for the Museum visitor, including permanent and changing exhibits on Michigan maritime history, a workshop for teaching boat-building and related maritime skills, and a fleet of period and replica vessels available to visitors for on-water experiences. Waterfront festivals and events are complemented by a quaint harbor atmosphere in one of west Michigan’s most picturesque shoreline communities.
Check out our upcoming events!
CAP Student Showcase at the MMM
The goal of the Challenge Accepted Program (CAP) is to serve school students who excel in academics, creative expression, critical thinking and problem solving. It is designed to allow students…
Ice Breaker at the MMM!
Don't miss out! Cross the bridge this year during the Ice Breaker Festival to check out the fun and excitement at the Michigan Maritime Museum! Our campus will be bustling…
Lecture Series- Freedom Via Water! Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad on and Near Lake Michigan
Join presenter Dr. Larry McClellan and the Michigan Maritime Museum on Wednesday, February 12th at 6:30 PM as McClellan weaves a tale of freedom seekers in the Great Lakes region.…
Lecture Series- Ladies of the Lights
They were women before their time, taking on the romantic, yet dangerous and physically demanding job of tending to the beacons that protected the shoreline. In all, some 40 women…
Blessing of the Fleet & Fish Fry
Join the Michigan Maritime Museum for a celebration of the 2025 summer season! Festivities begin with our annual Blessing of the Fleet where tall ship Friends Good Will, Museum vessels, and…