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Book the overnight interactive experience on the USS Cobia for an unforgettable immersive adventure - reviewers consistently praised running dive drills, sending morse code, and sleeping in the tight submarine bunks as educational and memorable. This unique experience offers deep insight into WWII submarine life that a standard tour cannot match.
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Don't miss the interactive water table downstairs and the sea lampreys exhibit - reviewers specifically called these out as highlights that kept children engaged and entertained for extended periods.
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Consider the winter Nook and Cranny technical tours as an alternative to standard guided tours - these specialized tours offer deeper technical knowledge about submarine engineering and operation for visitors seeking advanced educational content.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Submarine Museum
- Main Attraction
- USS Cobia submarine with guided tours
- Historical Significance
- Memorial to 28 Manitowoc-built WWII submarines that sank 132 Japanese ships
- Hours
- Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Experiences
- Guided tours, technical tours, overnight interactive experiences
What visitors say
We came here as a Trail Life Troop and did an overnight on the USS Cobia. Both the boys and Adults had a great time running dive drills and sending morse code. The staff was amazing and I have a better understanding of the sacrifices…
This is awesome place to visit. A lot to look at and some interactive things for the kids. Very educational. The tour of the USS was awesome to see and the staff was awesome!
First time we went was Saturday. The kids loved it. It was very cool
From 309 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- USS Cobia offers interactive overnight experiences where visitors can sleep aboard the actual submarine and participate in authentic WWII submarine activities like dive drills and morse code transmission
- The museum features an Emmy-Award winning documentary titled 'Lost and Found: The Search for USS Lagarto' which documents the discovery of a WWII submarine wreck
- Manitowoc, Wisconsin has a significant WWII submarine manufacturing history, with the museum dedicated to preserving the story of locally-built submarines and their historical impact
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