The Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. preserves Great Lakes maritime history, primarily focusing on Door County, Wisconsin, and provides interpretive and educational opportunities for current and future generations. The Museum operates three locations, including the Door County Maritime Museum along the working waterfront in Sturgeon Bay; the iconic Cana Island Lighthouse in Baileys Harbor; and the Death's Door Maritime Museum in Gills Rock.
See Door County like never before! Located along Sturgeon Bay's working waterfront, the Door County Maritime Museum showcases the area's rich maritime roots. The museum features interactive exhibits, and offers tours of the restored tugboat John Purves. Hard-working fishermen, brave ship captains and lonely lighthouse keepers are some of the personalities you'll discover in the galleries of the Museum.
Where Great Lakes maritime history comes alive! Explore Door County's most iconic lighthouse, which in 2019 celebrated 150 years of standing watch on the shore of Lake Michigan.
See Door County like never before! Located along Sturgeon Bay's working waterfront, the Door County Maritime Museum showcases the area's rich maritime roots. The museum features interactive exhibits, and offers tours of the restored tugboat John Purves. Hard-working fishermen, brave ship captains and lonely lighthouse keepers are some of the personalities you'll discover in the galleries of the Museum.
Where Great Lakes maritime history comes alive! Explore Door County's most iconic lighthouse, which in 2019 celebrated 150 years of standing watch on the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Live video feed from the Baumgartner Observation Deck, atop the Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower.
Video courtesy of the City of Sturgeon Bay.
Celebrate the holiday season with the opening of the 10th annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees, visits with Santa, activities for children, and the holiday lighting of the Tug John Purves.
The Museum turns into a winter wonderland with extraordinarily decorated trees, decorative displays, wreaths and gifts donated to DCMM by businesses and individuals in the.
Video courtesy of the City of Sturgeon Bay.
Celebrate the holiday season with the opening of the 10th annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees, visits with Santa, activities for children, and the holiday lighting of the Tug John Purves.
The Museum turns into a winter wonderland with extraordinarily decorated trees, decorative displays, wreaths and gifts donated to DCMM by businesses and individuals in the.
Group Tours
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If you are planning a group tour to Door County, we encourage you to include the Maritime Museum in your plans.
The Museum is happy to work with group tours of 15 or more visitors.
We have a variety of quality tours available.
We're also able to accommodate family reunions and other large groups.
Enjoy a 90-minute docent-guided tour through our 20,000-square foot Museum.
We are conveniently located in the heart of historic Sturgeon Bay, and provide ample free parking.
Explore the rich maritime history.
The Museum is happy to work with group tours of 15 or more visitors.
We have a variety of quality tours available.
We're also able to accommodate family reunions and other large groups.
Enjoy a 90-minute docent-guided tour through our 20,000-square foot Museum.
We are conveniently located in the heart of historic Sturgeon Bay, and provide ample free parking.
Explore the rich maritime history.
Museum Store
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Shop for a variety of maritime books, gifts, clothing and accessories reflecting the Maritime Museum's collections and exhibitions.
Inside you will find a wealth of wonderful selections for the Door County nautical lover.
Come and see our current collections today!
For five decades, the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society has educated and entertained the public while working hard to preserve the Great Lakes' rich maritime history.
Here at the Door County Maritime Museum your purchase helps us build a sustainable future for generations to come.
Inside you will find a wealth of wonderful selections for the Door County nautical lover.
Come and see our current collections today!
For five decades, the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society has educated and entertained the public while working hard to preserve the Great Lakes' rich maritime history.
Here at the Door County Maritime Museum your purchase helps us build a sustainable future for generations to come.
Hours & Admission
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During the season, Cana Island is open 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday, including the new Welcome & Interpretive center, keeper's quarters and outbuildings.
Due to staffing shortages, the lighthouse tower is open for climbs ONLY on Tuesday and Friday-Sunday.
Wear a mask in shared public spaces where social distancing is not consistently in place;.
Please note the high water has made crossing difficult in past years and we have to close during unsafe conditions.
You can check the Cana Island Lighthouse Facebook for closing notices or call 920-743-5958 to verify we are open.
Due to staffing shortages, the lighthouse tower is open for climbs ONLY on Tuesday and Friday-Sunday.
Wear a mask in shared public spaces where social distancing is not consistently in place;.
Please note the high water has made crossing difficult in past years and we have to close during unsafe conditions.
You can check the Cana Island Lighthouse Facebook for closing notices or call 920-743-5958 to verify we are open.
Map & Directions
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Located four miles northeast of Baileys Harbor, halfway between North Bay and Moonlight Bay.
From Baileys Harbor, take Hwy 57 north 1/2 mile, turn right onto County Hwy Q. Proceed approx.
3.5 miles, turn right onto Cana Island Road.
Follow the road to where it ends at the lighthouse.
Small lighthouse signs will guide you along the way.
Please know that the lighthouse is located at the end of a narrow rustic road that runs through a residential area.
A parking lot is located on the SE corner of Cana Island Road and Cana Cove Road.
From Baileys Harbor, take Hwy 57 north 1/2 mile, turn right onto County Hwy Q. Proceed approx.
3.5 miles, turn right onto Cana Island Road.
Follow the road to where it ends at the lighthouse.
Small lighthouse signs will guide you along the way.
Please know that the lighthouse is located at the end of a narrow rustic road that runs through a residential area.
A parking lot is located on the SE corner of Cana Island Road and Cana Cove Road.
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