Door County Maritime Museum

Steer the steamship ELBA

Hear tales of bold ship captains, brave seaman and rugged fishermen.

Board the finshing tug Hope, built in 1930 by Sturgeon Bay Boat Works.

Walk in the footsteps of the lonely Cana Island lighthouse keeper

Relive Sturgeon Bay's dramatic WWII shipbuilding boom.

Walk the deck plates of the historic tugboat John Purves

Maritime Events

December 24, 2013
Museum CLOSES at 2:00 p.m.

December 25, 2013
Museum CLOSED for Christmas Day

December 31, 2013
Museum CLOSES at 2:00 p.m.

January 01, 2014
Museum CLOSED for New Year's Day

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Featured Event

January 02, 2014

Maritime Speaker Series: Keith Kollberg

Shipwright Keith Kollberg will delve into some of his most memorable boat rehabilitation jobs. 7:00 pm at the MuseumFree and open to the public with donations appreciated.

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Today Is Sponsored By

December 16, 2013

Pete & Jelaine Horton

Happy Birthday Sarah

December 26, 2013

Pete & Jelaine Horton

Happy Birthday Jeff

December 31, 2013

Steer the steamship ELBA

Hear tales of bold ship captains, brave seaman and rugged fishermen.

Board the finshing tug Hope, built in 1930 by Sturgeon Bay Boat Works.

Walk in the footsteps of the lonely Cana Island lighthouse keeper

Relive Sturgeon Bay's dramatic WWII shipbuilding boom.

Walk the deck plates of the historic tugboat John Purves

Maritime Events

Featured Event

Maritime Speaker Series: Keith Kollberg

Today Is Sponsored By

Pete & Jelaine Horton

Pete & Jelaine Horton

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