Location: Manitowoc
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Top 5 Museums in Manitowoc, Wisconsin (WI)
Manitowoc /ˈmænɪtəwɔːk/ is a city in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The city is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. According to the 2010 census, Manitowoc had a population of 33,736, with over 50,000 residents in the surrounding communities. The city's sister city is Kamogawa, Japan.
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1. Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 502 reviews
Welcome to a great place to learn, play and explore the rich maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers visitors a unique place to spend hours learning about the sailors, shipbuilders and submariners who made that history, and to have some great family fun! Founded in 1970 as the Manitowoc Submarine Memorial Association, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum has grown into one of the largest maritime museums in the Midwest. In addition to commemorating the maritime heritage of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers area and the submarines built here during World War II, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum is now a leader in preserving the maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.
Reviewed By Localgirl252 - Menomonee Falls, United States
Tour a WWII Gato class submarine the USS Cobia. 28 subs were built in this ship building town. The Maritime museum is a Smithsonian affiliate and is the largest maritime museum in the Midwest. Make sure you view the short video before touring the Cobia. Exhibits include ship building, ship trade on the Great Lakes, a Wisconsin built boat display, ship models, a engine room, a children’s activity room and dive sites of Lake Michigan ship wrecks. Plan 2 to 3 hours here. The Cobia has an overnight program for children and adults.
2. Rahr-West Museum and Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By raelynaheather - Manitowoc, United States
This art museum is housed in a Victorian mansion and has a wide range of displays throughout the gallery spaces as well as in the rooms of the mansion itself. There are numerous rooms which showcase life in Victorian times as well as a beautiful library and other exhibits. This (free!) museum is worth your trip any time of year, but is at it's most beautiful during "Christmas in the Mansion" throughout the month of December.
3. Pinecrest Historical Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Z7933APwilliamo - Two Rivers, United States
Very qaint village. Lots to see and tour. Very interesting. Very much enjoyed the Church and Dental Office. The Whiskey Office was neat too.
4. Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
We strive to connect visitors' curiosity to the wonders of farming. Guests enjoy interactive exhibits on Wisconsin agriculture, a farm tour, and birthing barn, where they might see the miracle of a calf birth! Our onsite Wisconsin Cafe brings the farm-to-table quality to a delicious reality--but check to make sure it's open before planning a meal, as COVID threw a temporary road block on our foodservice. Our gift shop features Wisconsin products like cheese, sausage, honey, cranberries, syrup--as well as beer and wine.
Reviewed By geraldrobertk - Manitowoc, United States
Selling the cows on our farm in 2000 and then cash cropping our land, My wife and I visited the discovery center in July. Having experience in the business, it was fun to see the history, the neighbors who have contributed to the creation of the center as well as taking a trip to a modern farm to learn how things are advancing in farming. Something for everyone of all ages.
