Donations

A San Diego treasure, the Maritime Museum of San Diego is more than a collection of world-class exhibits.  It is a family of volunteers, members, and supporters who are joined together by their passion of the sea, maritime history, and creating an inspiring and enlightening experience for children and adults alike.  Here is how you can become part of the adventure.

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San Salvador Campaign

 

The maritime story of California began in 1542 when Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo embarked on his historic voyage of discovery.  Through the construction of Cabrillo’s flagship, San Salvador, the Maritime Museum further establishes San Diego as the homeport for maritime history on the West Coast and the nation.

 

 

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Mid-Year Appeal

 

Whether or not we are aware of it, we are watching as the end of an era unfolds before our eyes. Star of India—the last remaining example of her kind from the Great Age of Sail is in peril.  Our mid-year appeal for 2009 is dedicated to helping defray the cost of applying a hi-tech epoxy/ceramic coating to Star’s hull to keep her operational and able to transmit her story of a vanished age.  With your help, we will be able to indefinitely preserve this maritime Treasure of Humanity.

 

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View the Mid -year Appeal Solicitaion Letter

 

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Year-End Appeal

 

The Maritime Museum contributes much to the quality of life in the community-much more than maintaining historic and replica vessels.  Admissions, sailing activities, and programs generate income and help close the gap between operational expenses and revenues.  But it is not enough to cover all the costs entailed in running the Museum.  It takes additional resources to ensure that educational programs, historic ship preservation, and exhibits meet the highest standards of international respect and recognition.

 

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View the Year-End Appeal Solicitation Letter