Michigan Maritime Museum

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Michigan Maritime Museum

260 Dyckman Ave.
South Haven, MI 49090
Regions: South
Phone: (269) 637-8078
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Description
Five separate buildings offer a variety of engaging opportunities for the Museum visitor including permanent and changing exhibits on Michigan maritime history, a center for the teaching of boat building and related maritime skills, and a regionally renowned research library. Waterfront festivals and events are complemented by the hustle and bustle of a modern harbor and vast sandy beaches in one of west Michigan's most picturesque shoreline communities.All the on-water experiences at the Michigan Maritime Museum promote tourism in West Michigan by providing the public with a wide variety of cultural and educational experiences. These include, the tall ship Friends Good Will, the river launch Lindy Lou, Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat 36460, historic tug Wilhelm Baum, the racing sailboat Bernida, and lightning class sailboat Flashback.

Amenities



  • Gift Shop

  • On Waterfront

  • Kid Friendly

  • Visitors Center

  • Restrooms

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Events
Jun
5 Mon

Fish Tales Story Time

11:00 am
Join the Michigan Maritime Museum every Monday for a fish tale worth telling!
Jun
6 Tue

Maritime Makers

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kids' Maritime Arts & Crafts Workshop - Tuesdays at the Michigan Maritime Museum!
Jun
7 Wed

STEAM Lab

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math - you can do it all at the Michigan Maritime Museum! 
Jun
12 Mon

Fish Tales Story Time

11:00 am
Join the Michigan Maritime Museum every Monday for a fish tale worth telling!
Jun
13 Tue

Maritime Makers

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kids' Maritime Arts & Crafts Workshop - Tuesdays at the Michigan Maritime Museum!
Jun
14 Wed

STEAM Lab

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math - you can do it all at the Michigan Maritime Museum! 
Jun
16 Fri

Yoga on the Water

9:00 am
Join the Michigan Maritime Museum for some yoga along the waterfront!
Jun
17 Sat

42nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Michigan Maritime Museum presents the 42nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show in South Haven!
Amenities & Services
Water View
Gift Shop
Picnic Area
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Hours
Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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