Maritime Museum of San Diego

Maritime Museum of San Diego The Maritime Museum of San Diego experience includes admission to tour an historic fleet and exhibits Have extra time to head out on the water?

Welcome aboard our floating fleet of adventure and history! General admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego grants you access to one of the world’s finest collections of historic sea vessels. Once on board our museum ships, you will find that we offer something for all ages. From sail to steam to submarine, the Maritime Museum of San Diego will fascinate you for hours as you move from vessel

to vessel and discover an impressive array of below deck galleries and exhibits. The Maritime Museum also offers an affordable treat, only available for general admission ticket holders. For just an additional $10.00 you can enjoy the 45-minute narrated Historic Bay Cruises that run daily aboard the 1914 Pilot, a nationally recognized landmark vintage vessel. On the weekend, for only $15.00 more with general admission ticket purchase, you can also experience a 75-minute narrrated Naval History Tour aboard a restored PCF 816 Swift boat! There is no better way to spend the day than on the bay! Planning a family gathering, wedding or special company party or reception? In need of a fascinating, unique waterfront location? Imagine your event aboard one of the Museum's ships! Venues such as the Star of India, the steam ferryboat Berkeley, and H.M.S. Surprise, are just a few of the vessels available to customize your special event!

Come see it while you can!
02/05/2025

Come see it while you can!

The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites art and history enthusiasts to explore “Celebrating the Sea,” a captivating exhibit showcasing a trove of rarely-seen maritime-themed art and artifacts.

Find more info at the link below:
https://sdmaritime.org/visit/exhibits/celebrating-the-sea/

Get your passes NOW! You MUST have a printed pass to enjoy the benefits of Museum Month at our location.Cant wait to see...
02/01/2025

Get your passes NOW!

You MUST have a printed pass to enjoy the benefits of Museum Month at our location.

Cant wait to see you all.

Museum Month Passes Now Available! — It's almost San Diego Museum Month! 🥳 Drop by any City of San Diego public library or San Diego County Library for a pass that gets you 50% off 70+ museums, zoos, and more this February! Explore the FUN at https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/museum-month/ 📚

We are so excited to have Dr. Brophy joining our decks!Dr. Brophy brings more than a decade of leadership experience in ...
01/31/2025

We are so excited to have Dr. Brophy joining our decks!

Dr. Brophy brings more than a decade of leadership experience in the museum industry, where she has championed cultural enrichment and fostered meaningful connections within the community. Her dedication to cultivating impactful experiences and her visionary approach make her uniquely positioned to steer the Maritime Museum of San Diego into its next chapter of growth and success.

Hip hip hooray! 🎉

Make you plans now! You MUST have a printed copy of your coupon to enjoy this Museum Month benefits this year.Can't wait...
01/27/2025

Make you plans now!

You MUST have a printed copy of your coupon to enjoy this Museum Month benefits this year.

Can't wait to see you all!

Museum Month Passes Now Available! — It's almost San Diego Museum Month! 🥳 Drop by any City of San Diego public library or San Diego County Library for a pass that gets you 50% off 70+ museums, zoos, and more this February! Explore the FUN at https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/museum-month/ 📚

01/27/2025

All Sails Down- B&W.
Afternoon view of the HMS Surprise.
The HMS Surprise is berth along San Diego's waterfront.
San Diego Ca.

Don't miss this!
01/22/2025

Don't miss this!

The 2025 Concert Season at Maritime Museum of San Diego opens on January 26

Concerts at Maritime Museum of San Diego Offer a Unique Mix of Music on the Water

The Hausmann Quartet and Maritime Museum of San Diego are excited to partner to present the tenth season of Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime, a quarterly concert series performed aboard one of the Museum’s historic world-class vessels, the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley that operated for 60 years on San Francisco Bay.

Did you know we host events?
01/15/2025

Did you know we host events?

Host your next event with the world famous Maritime Museum of San Diego.

A spectacular waterfront location on beautiful San Diego Bay.

Pirate Parties, San Diego Weddings, Corporate Events, Sailing Charters, Team Building Events, and so much more…they create memories that last forever!

As one of the top locations to host your holiday party, and best reunion venue, see why so many have chosen the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

https://sdmaritime.org/event-venues-san-diego/

🤗🤩🤗 Thank you so much!
01/08/2025

🤗🤩🤗 Thank you so much!

In Book #9: Built in 1863, the Star of India, the crown jewel of the San Diego Maritime Museum, is one of the oldest ships in the world that is still considered seaworthy. It still makes occasional, if infrequent, day trips out to sea. More about our books at https://bit.ly/SCLBookInfo

This is 1 of 31 landmarks featured in our photo book, Landmarks in San Diego County

A portion of the proceeds from this and every book will be donated to local organizations working to protect and preserve historical landmarks in Southern California.

We still have spots open for BOARDED! tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. (Saturday, December 28). Our 12:45 p.m. show is jus...
12/27/2024

We still have spots open for BOARDED! tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. (Saturday, December 28). Our 12:45 p.m. show is just about sold out. If you are still looking for a fun on-the-water adventure to share with friends and family, then please join us!

This hilarious interactive show puts you right in the middle of the pirate action. After you are sworn in as part of the crew you will be trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the Kings Jail, swab the deck and other pirate skills. But beware…there be mut...

Happy Holidays! This year make time to explore 500 years of seafaring history at the Maritime Museum of San Diego! We ar...
12/23/2024

Happy Holidays! This year make time to explore 500 years of seafaring history at the Maritime Museum of San Diego! We are open Christmas Day and New Years Day! If you are looking for Things to Do in San Diego then please join us on the waterfront for an entertaining and educational experience!

General admission includes your tour of the fleet including Star of India, H.M.S. Surprise, the USS Dolphin submarine, Victorian-era steam ferry Berkeley, steam yacht Medea, 16th-century galleon San Salvador, schooner Californian, and all below deck exhibits and galleries! We are open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please Note: Our last guest entry is at 4:00 p.m. when our Ticket Booth closes, so please plan ahead! Have more time for adventure? Ask about our on-the-water adventures including narrated Bay and Swift boat Naval History Bay tours!
https://sdmaritime.org/visit/on-the-water-adventures/


City of San Diego

We still have a few tickets to join us tomorrow night!
12/20/2024

We still have a few tickets to join us tomorrow night!

Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe Perform At Maritime Museum Of San DiegoThe beloved former San Diego Padres, MLB broadcaster network show announcer and analyst turned musician and passionate philanthropist has performed this annual holiday concert aboard Star of India 20 times. His ace band, the Lu...

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Welcome aboard our floating compilation of adventure and history! Admission to the “Maritime Museum of San Diego” grants you access to one of the world’s finest collections of historic sea vessels. Once on board our museum ships, you will find that we offer something for people of all ages. You not only get to explore our ships and submarines, the museum displays permanent and temporary exhibits on art, maritime history, commerce and exploration. We also offer guided tours and host family friendly events regularly. Historic bay cruises run daily and can be added on to the price of admission for an extra nominal fee. There is no better way to spend the day than on the bay!