Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc.
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosWisconsin, United States11-50 Employees
The Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. preserves Great Lakes maritime history with a focus on Door County, Wisconsin, offering interpretive and educational experiences for diverse audiences. The organization operates three locations—the Door County Maritime Museum on the Sturgeon Bay waterfront, the Cana Island Lighthouse in Baileys Harbor, and the Death’s Door Maritime Museum in Gills Rock—serving as a cultural and educational resource for residents and visitors alike. Positioned within the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector, it functions as a regional hub for maritime heritage, engaging more than 70,000 visitors annually and supporting ongoing learning about local nautical history. Based in Sturgeon Bay, the organization has a footprint across northeast Wisconsin and partners with community groups and educational initiatives to provide programs that illuminate maritime traditions and preservation efforts.