WWII Submarine History Museum in Muskegon, MI
Join us as we bid farewell to the USS Silversides before she begins the next chapter in her remarkable history. Don’t worry, she’ll be back later this year! Tentatively scheduled for Monday, July 13, the USS Silversides will depart for dry dock to undergo essential maintenance and preservation work. This is a rare opportunity to […]
Friendly reminder that the USS Silversides Submarine will be closed to the public starting Wednesday, July 8th - Monday, July 13th, the day of her scheduled departure to dry dock. While the crew continues to prepare the sub for her big journey across the lake, the museum building remains open to explore from 10am-5pm. Be […]
Join us for a powerful Memorial Day weekend event as we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The USS Silversides Submarine Museum invites the community to an unforgettable day filled with history, remembrance, and unity. Come out for the entire day or just a piece! Family Fun […]
USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be Closed on New Year's Day 1.1.26
USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be Closed on New Year's Eve 12.31.25
USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be Closed on Christmas Day 12.25.25
USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be Closed on Christmas Eve 12.24.25
An Evening of Honor, History, and Hope Join us for a powerful evening celebrating service, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of the USS Silversides—one of the most successful submarines of World War II. V is for Victory: Salute to Silversides is more than a fundraiser—it's a tribute to those who served beneath the waves and a call to […]
Explore the hidden depths of naval history with our exclusive and intimate Behind the Scenes Tour of the World War II Gato-class USS Silversides Submarine! Led by knowledgeable guides, dive into the inner workings of the legendary vessel, uncovering stories of bravery and innovation. Discover the challenges faced by submariners and marvel at the technology […]
Learn more & purchase tickets: https://silversidesmuseum.org/events/behind-the-scenes-tours/
In Sub Science, kids ages 7–12 will build their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV) kit, dive it through water challenges, and discover how submarines explore the deep. Through exciting, hands-on missions, students will unlock the secrets of ballast, buoyancy, and submarine science - all inspired by the legendary USS Silversides (SS-236), one of the most […]
Learn more & purchase tickets: https://silversidesmuseum.org/events/behind-the-scenes-tours/