The Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, honors the region’s deep-rooted seafaring past. Through interactive displays, ship models, and historical accounts, visitors learn about commercial fishing, lighthouse keepers, and the craft of boat-building that shaped the Door Peninsula’s identity. The museum’s galleries bring to life tales of sailors braving the Great Lakes, highlighting the area’s pivotal role in regional commerce and transportation.
Educators will find a wealth of material to connect social studies and science lessons to local maritime heritage. Exhibits address the complexities of navigation, weather patterns on the Great Lakes, and evolving shipping technologies. Students can observe real artifacts and machinery that illustrate how maritime endeavors spurred economic development and cultural exchange in the Upper Midwest.