We offer three museum sites that each highlight different aspects of Door County maritime history. A two- or three-day trip is an ideal way to explore each unique site as you travel from Sturgeon Bay along the Door County peninsula. The Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay was established in 1969 and now includes four amazing galleries that feature lighthouses, model ships and boats, shipwrecks, the area’s numerous shipbuilding companies and more. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

The 1860 Light Station & Museum is at 311 Johnson Street in Port Washington atop St. Mary's Hill. It has been restored and serves as a museum depicting the life of a light keep family in the 19th century. Visitors tour the living quarters and the light tower that includes a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. The former generator room has additional museum exhibits that feature historic Port Washington artifacts. Port Washington, Wisconsin

Explore the nation's most completely restored WWII submarine, stroll the streets of a 19th century shipbuilding town, sail a boat down the river, and more! At the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, there is so much to see and do. You'll want to come and learn about the maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes. The kids will want to play in the Children's Waterways Room. You'll marvel at the exhibits, be in awe of the detail, and wander in and amongst rich maritime history like you've never seen before. You can even walk through a real US Navy World War II submarine! Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Centuries of exploration, travel, commerce, and recreation on the Great Lakes have left an impressive trail of maritime cultural resources along Wisconsin's Great Lakes shorelines. Wisconsin's shipwrecks and maritime attractions are tangible reminders of how important water has been in shaping the state's history and culture. Discover more about how underwater archaeologists unearth this lost history and learn about the research that is currently underway. Maritime Preservation Program, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin