Wisconsin Maritime Museum Inc

In-person museum education programs saw strong demand in 2024, serving 3,137 youth and adults from across wisconsin and the midwest. Informal education programs were also in high demand with our group overnight programs, thursday "think n' drink" series, dive into the archives, and adult group tours reached 6,097 people. Outreach events increased over 2023 and reached 6,543 people with direct interactions. In total, our educational programs and outreach efforts reached a total of 16,587 youth and adults, nearly 2,000 more people than 2023.

2024 was a big year for uss cobia to begin the preparation of the submarine for dry docking in sturgeon bay. The museum staff, cobia committee, and volunteers met regularly to plan the restoration of the submarine in dry dock at fincantieri bay shipbuilding in sturgeon bay in september-october 2025. The overnight program aboard cobia continues to grow, particular with the subbnb program. In total, 3,035 youth and adults experienced first hand what it is like to sleep on a wwii submarine. Approximately 30,000 people accessed our daily tours through the submarine in 2024.