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Kid’s Day! Maritime Month’s Themed Saturday
This day is dedicated to all kids 12 and under!!! With an adult's paid admission to the Museum, all children 12 and under are free of charge to the Museum! What can kids expect? There is a pirate scavenger hunt, treasure hunt, dress up chest, tattoo table other games and of course yummy snack and drinks for the whole family. This is a perfect time for you child to sit at the craft table and create a masterpiece to submit…
Find out more »Honoring our World War II Submarine Veterans – Themed Saturday
The last Saturday of August's Maritime Month will honor our World War II Submarine veterans. The focus will be placed on the McClintock/Dater-Dace Annex that focuses on one of the largest naval battles in history, the Battle for Leyte Gulf. The Annex is located adjacent to the Maritime Museum and admission to the Annex is also free. With a paid admission to the Museum, we will be featuring World War II videos in our theater and visitors will be able…
Find out more »Last Day Open for the 2015 Season
Sunday, October 18th with be the last day the Marquette Maritime Museum will be open for the 2015 season. We will then close up for the winter and will reopen in mid-May of 2016. Hours for the last day will be 10 am to 4 pm.
Find out more »End of the Season Whitefish Chowder Sound Off Fundraiser
The Marquette Maritime Museum is ending the 2015 season with Walt Anderson's Famous Whitefish Chowder and delicious desserts provided by Econo Foods Bakery. Non-alcoholic punch, coffee and wine will be provided. When: Wednesday, October 21st, 2015 Location: Marquette Maritime Museum Time: 6:00PM Price: $15.00 per person RSVP by calling 906-226-2006 by Friday, October 16th. We will also be LIVE auctioning off this one of a kind, hand crafted model of the RMS TITANIC made by our very our model…
Find out more »Marquette Harbor Lighthouse 150th Celebration
On July 30, 2016 the museum will host a community wide party celebrating the red Harbor Light’s 150th birthday. Since the light was the first lighthouse on the Great Lakes electrified the Marquette Board of Light and Power is partnering with the museum to make the festivity a great success. Incidentally it was the BLP that provided the power back in 1928! As part of the celebration the Mayor of Marquette will officially sign the deed transferring not only…
Find out more »Masters of the Wind Weekend
The Windjammers are coming to Marquette! Working in cooperation with Harbor Fest, the Marquette Visitors and Convention Bureau, South Shore Fishing Association and City of Marquette, the Maritime Museum has arranged for the best of the historic sailing ships to visit make a port call at Marquette from Friday August 26 - Sunday August 28. All will moor at Mattson Park right next to Harbor Fest! We are proud to announce three three Great Windjammers; General George Patton's sail yacht…
Find out more »Plein air Painting Open Session – Marquette Maritime Museum
Plein air Painting Open Session - Marquette Maritime Museum The Lighthouse Point grounds will be open to Plein air painters from 10 AM to 4 PM on Friday, June 30. Weather permitting. Participants must bring their own supplies. Call the Museum for additional details.
Find out more »Lake Superior Day, Sunday, July 16
Lake Superior Day, Sunday, July 16 Marquette Maritime Museum invites you to celebrate, experience, and appreciate Lake Superior Day on Sunday, July 16. Stop by the Museum for your complimentary garbage bag to clean up your favorite Lake Superior beach and get a FREE postcard and $1 off Museum admission.
Find out more »Architecture of D. Frederick Charlton Lecture and Tour, Monday, July 17
Architecture of D. Frederick Charlton Lecture and Tour, Monday, July 17 Join us on Monday, July 17, for a lecture and walking tour on D. Frederick Charlton, the architect who designed the Water Works building where the museum is housed and several other structures in Marquette. Deputy Director of Mackinaw State Historic Park, Steven Brisson, will lead the lecture and tour. Call 906-226-2006 or email mqtmaritimemanager@gmail.com for more information on time and locations.
Find out more »FREE Children’s Architecture Camp, Monday, July 18
FREE Children’s Architecture Camp, Monday, July 18 Tuesday, July 18. Children ages 7-14 are welcome to attend a FREE camp from 10:00-2:00 (bring a lunch) at the Museum and learn about basic architecture and the types of historic structures in Marquette. Children are invited to attend the lecture and walking tour on Monday, July 17, to prepare for the camp. Call 906-226-2006 or email mqtmaritimemanager@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
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