Welcome to the Chicago Maritime Museum

In conjunction with the Bridgeport Art Center's Third Friday Open House, the Chicago Maritime Museum hosts local maritime experts and authors on the third Friday of the month starting at 7:00pm.

Join The Crew

Your membership is valuable. You help to support the preservation of Chicago’s maritime history and culture to benefit the communities and schools of Chicago.

Standard Membership Benefits: 

  • Unlimited free admission to the museum per household

  • Free subscription to the monthly e-newsletter, On the Move

  • 10% discount on all museum store purchases

  • Discount for ticketed events

  • Support of important Museum work, including development of new exhibits​