Wisconsin Maritime Museum Hosts Titanic-Themed After-Hours Experience

Night at the Museum: Iceberg Ahead! event set for April 11th in Manitowoc

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:04pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring a repeated grid of a Titanic ship's iconic life preserver in neon shades of blue, pink, and yellow, conceptually representing the museum's pop art-inspired celebration of maritime history.The Wisconsin Maritime Museum's Titanic-themed after-hours event promises to transport guests back in time with immersive exhibits and entertainment celebrating one of history's most famous ocean liners.Green Bay Today

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc is hosting its first-ever Titanic-themed after-hours event called "Night at the Museum: Iceberg Ahead!" on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. The museum hopes to make this an annual tradition with a new theme each year, and the Titanic was chosen as the inaugural topic given its status as one of the most famous ships in history.

Why it matters

The Titanic-themed event represents an effort by the Wisconsin Maritime Museum to engage the local community and attract new visitors through immersive, after-hours programming that brings the museum's maritime history to life in a unique and memorable way.

The details

The event will run from 5 pm to 10 pm on April 11th, with tickets priced at $50 for the general public and $40 for museum members. Attendees can expect a night filled with Titanic-inspired activities, exhibits, and entertainment as the museum transforms to recreate the ill-fated maiden voyage of the legendary ocean liner.

  • The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11th, 2026.
  • Doors open at 5 pm, and the party goes until 10 pm.

The players

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

A museum located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin that celebrates the state's rich maritime history and culture.

Kevin Cullen

The executive director of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum who helped organize the Titanic-themed event.

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What they’re saying

“This is the museum's first event like this and we hope to continue this tradition with a new theme each year.”

— Kevin Cullen, Executive Director

What’s next

The museum hopes this event will become an annual tradition, with plans to select a new theme each year to keep the experience fresh and engaging for visitors.

The takeaway

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum's Titanic-themed after-hours event represents an innovative approach to attracting new audiences and bringing the museum's maritime history to life in a fun, immersive way that connects with the local community.