Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail

Fishtug Hope on display.

Sturgeon Bay Maritime Museum

Fishtug Hope. 1930s

Sturgeon Bay Maritime Museum

Located in the small fishing village of Gill's Rock, WI,  the newly re-named Death's Door Maritime Museum tells the story of the  rich commercial fishing heritage of Door County, WI. The museum's exhibits include the wooden fish tug Hope,  a replica net shed with net reels, and other fishing tools and materials. A recent addition is the newly restored 1917 Kahlenberg engine. Visitors can walk on board the Hope which was built in 1930 by Sturgeon Bay Boatworks for the Stanley Voight family. A video of the tug’s final fishing trip in 1992 is also part of the exhibit. To learn more visit their web site!

What you can do here

Access Fishing History & Culture Research, Boat Viewing, Gift Shop or Fisheries Items for Purchase, School or Group Tours, View Exhibits