About the Michigan Maritime Museum

Our Mission:
Volunteers and staff welcome members and the public to appreciate and experience Great Lakes maritime history in a unique, exciting and thought provoking manner.

Our Vision:
The Michigan Maritime Museum, as a premier destination, will preserve and interpret the rich heritage of the Great Lakes while enhancing the South Haven Maritime District.

 

Core Values


Collaboration:  To collaborate with local, state and national groups with similar objectives interested in building strong relationships to achieve mutual goals.


Education:  To provide an educational experience to visitors of all ages through exhibits, programs, classes, events, Friends Good Will, and Lindy Lou that promotes a greater knowledge and appreciation of maritime history in the immediate area and secondarily in the Great Lakes region.


Fiscal responsibility:  To generate a potential revenue stream improvement, improve safety or create a healthier operating environment with each financial decision (expense or capital outlay).


Preservation:  To acquire and employ appropriate preservation techniques to artifacts, whether images, documents or objects of significance to our maritime history, and balance the benefits of continued use allowing for an authentic experience with education and interpretation.


Hospitality:  To provide an inviting and welcoming atmosphere with changing exhibitions that inspires visitors and members to look forward to their next visit and to share their experience with family and friends.


Volunteerism:  To provide a welcoming and stimulating environment encouraging volunteers to participate at our institution, and to use those volunteers wisely in the running and management of our museum.

Ship's Lamp Newsletter

Please enjoy the latest edition of the Michigan Maritime Museum's official newsletter, The Ship's Lamp.

Ship's Lamp Spring 2012

Ship's Lamp Fall 2012

Volunteer Connection

For our volunteers, here is the most recent Volunteer Connection.

Volunteer Connection 12.20.12

Volunteer Connection 1.3.13

Board of Trustees

Gary Horton, President

James Spurr, Vice President

Norris Bryson, Secretary

Robert Hoppes, Treasurer

Brian Bosgraaf

Bob Copping

Arlene Dickerson

Charlotte Gieseler

Susan Knytych

Joanne McClendon

Eli Thomssen

Maggie Woodruff

Andrea Olson

David Bugge

Michael Winkel

Mark Odland

Bob Tolpa

Staff

Executive Director
Patti Montgomery Reinert

Padnos Boat Shed Director
David Ludwig

Education & Volunteer Coordinator
Katie Bleil

Friends Good Will Captain
Adele Arlitt

Registrar

 

Gift Shop/Tickets

shop@michiganmaritimemuseum.org
 

Lindy Lou Captains

Megan Blough

Kathy Jensen

Jim Milan

Chuck Mann