Joe Duncan Gleason

California's Marine Art Master.

Now showing.
Gould Eddy Gallery Aboard Berkeley. Included with admission.

Featuring forty inspiring Gleason paintings generously loaned to us from The Kelton Foundation and the artist’s family. Exhibition curator, Marcus De Chevrieux, is adding to this exhibit personal artifacts from the Gleason family to give visitors more of the story behind this remarkable multi-talented man....
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Independence, Stars and Stripes, Fireworks, and a Picnic Dinner. It's a day full of tradition.

Join us at the Maritime Museum of San Diego for a spectacular 4th of July!

Our Independence Day celebration includes some of the best fireworks viewing on San Diego Bay, great food, music, photo ops with "Abe Lincoln" and the chance to explore one of the most amazing collections... .....Click to read more

Adventure Sail aboard Californian

Need to find some fun?

Most weekends plus lots of Fridays during the summer season, fun on San Diego bay! Check the calendar for sail dates Click Here

Embark on this special journey and spend the afternoon sailing towards the Pacific Ocean and back on the Official State Tall Ship .....Click to read more and purchase tickets.

Sailor's Days are back.

Upcoming Sailor Days - 9am to 2pm daily.
• June 24, 2013
• July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2013
• August 5, 12, and 19, 2013
• November 23 to December 1, 2013
• December 14 to December 30, 2013

*Lots of fun things to do: scavenger hunt with prize, make brass rubbings, ferryboat steam engine demos, explore our ships, raising sail, rope making, knot tying, rowing...

Come aboard & join the fun!

CLICK HERE for flyer.

*Activities available vary each day and are offered with paid admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

Catalina Kayaking & Adventure Sail on Californian.

Sail with us to Catalina Islands aboard Californian

Join us as we set sail to the beautiful waters surrounding Catalina Island aboard the schooner Californian.

2013 sailing dates:
July 9 to 15, 2013 - 7 days
August 16 to 19, 2013, special Ed Dept sail - 4 days
October 11 to 14, 2013 - 4 days

The Catalina Adventure Sail will use the tall ship, Californian, as our base camp for a kayaking adventure. Exploring by kayak is .....Click to read more

ONCE upon a STAR. 150th Anniversary Gala.

Benefiting the San Salvador project.

Gala tickets and sponsorship opportunities now available.... .....Click to read more

Kids Night Out.

At the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Bring your kids down and enjoy a night on the town.

Activities for the kids includes, dinner, night time museum tour with introductions to ship’s historic characters, inspired exhibit (Think NIGHT @ THE MUSEUM MOVIE), sea chantey's, spinning a sailor’s yarn (story time), and a nautical inspired ......... Click to read more

July 27th, 2013.

Swift Boat at the Maritime Museum.

You can help get her running!

In 1971, the US Navy donated two Swift Boats to the newly formed Republic of Malta’s Maritime Squadron. After forty years of coastguard duty, Malta retired these boats from service. In 2011, Malta's Minister of Defense donated a Swift Boat to the Maritime Museum of San Diego with our
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See San Salvador being built.

At Spanish Landing NTC

Open to the public

For info, and more Click here for hours, directions, demonstration schedule, and more.

Included with Maritime Museum of San Diego admission, or build-site only visits for $5.00!

Sea Chantey Festival 2012

Aboard the Star of India.

August 4th, 2013

National, regional and local performers will converge on the upper deck aboard the Star of India Maritime Museum of San Diego, from 11:00am to 4:45pm. .....Click to read more

Included with Maritime Museum of San Diego admission!

Family Day at the Maritime Museum!

Children 12 years and under are admitted free with adult admission!

Upcoming Family Day's
October 20, 2013.

It's a great way to spend some family time together! A Kids craft activity... .....Click to read more

Maritime Museum of San Diego Gift Certificates now available.

Can't decide what to get someone?
How about a Maritime Museum of San Diego Gift Certificate? Available in popular amounts, that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.

Gift certificates can be used in our store, for a adventure sail on our tall ship Californian, historic bay cruise on our pilot boat, admissions or to purchase a membership!

BUY NOW Click here to purchase gift certificates online now!

Plan your visit: Click here to view the Maritime Museum of San Diego events calendar.