Cook, Melville, Gauguin
An Exclusive World Class Exhibit Premier.

Now Showing, included with General Admission ticket purchase!

Art and artifacts drawn from the extensive collections of The Kelton Foundation.

Extended thru July 31, 2012.
Showing times 11am to 3pm daily

Paintings, Sculptures and Artifacts in an exclusive, once in a Lifetime World Class Exhibit, including original works drawn from one of the most comprehensive Paul Gauguin collections in the United States......
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Pirates Days on the Embarcadero!

May 19 & 20, 2012 at Maritime Museum of San Diego

Climb aboard me hearties and find some pieces of eight!

Aye, if you hear the word PIRATE, it often strikes terror in the heart of any seaman, yet at the Maritime Museum of San Diego the word tingles with fun and excitement, if not .....Click to read more

Make Father's Day a special one-of-a-kind adventure!

The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to a Father’s Day celebration aboard the 145’ schooner Californian

Sunday, June 17, 2012

The sail begins with a souvenir group photo of all in your party. Each adult receives a delicious bratwurst sandwich and a cold beer prior to sailing. Hotdogs and .....Click to read more

Independence, Stars and Stripes, Fireworks, and BBQ. It's a day full of tradition.

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

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

4th of July Fireworks Cruise.

Looking for an exhilarating experience?

View spectacular fireworks displays on San Diego Bay from aboard the Californian.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is offering a fireworks cruise aboard the schooner Californian for the best fireworks views on the bay. Enjoy the spectacular lighting of the night sky and the wonderful reflections on the water all while aboard the Official Tall Ship of California.

BUY NOW 4th of July Fireworks Cruise.

4th Front Row Seats Fireworks aboard PILOT.

Enjoy Fireworks from on the Bay!

A unique, fun 4th of July adventure awaits: bring a jacket, comfortable clothes, your camera, a friend or two and celebrate the 4th with us. We will have light snacks, sodas and water for your enjoyment.

Board Pilot (our 1914 pilot boat) for an evening cruise on San Diego Bay culminating in one of the best viewing platforms around for the San Diego Bay Fireworks Spectacular.

BUY NOW 4th Front Row Seats Fireworks aboard PILOT

San Salvador construction has begun.

Build-site at Spanish Landing

Now 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!

Welcome to the 4th Annual Fiesta Metric Century

Purveyor of Safe, Scenic, and Sensational Century Rides on Roads Less Traveled

Saturday June 09, 2012

Start & Finish across from the Maritime Museum of San Diego

The 4rd annual Fiesta Metric Century will be starting and finishing across from the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Come on down and give a cheer for the riders, or better yet join them for the ride! Shadow Tour event organizers take great pride in producing memorable cycling events. DJ, live entertainment by Manny Cepeda and his Salsa Trio Band, Healthy Living Sponsor Expo with Moment Cycle Sport (Bike Shop Sponsor), and seating for riders and guests to hang out

More information on the Fiesta Metric, visit the website Click here

Whale watching in San Diego.

Experience Ecological Whale Watching aboard the famous sailing yacht, AMERICA

Daily til mid-April

This is a rare opportunity for a select few and available daily, from mid-December 2011 to mid-April 2012. Join us and sail in the luxury of the historic yacht America during the peak of the Pacific ocean whale migration. This thrilling .....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

BUY NOW Adventure Sail aboard Californian

Catalina Kayaking & Adventure Sail on Californian.

Sail with us to the Catalina Islands on Californian

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

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

Jack London Photographer

We are pleased to present the most expansive exhibition of Jack London photographs ever to be mounted, over 50 stunning images.

Opens January 12, 2012.
Members night showing January 11, 2012 6pm.

Aboard Star of India's STAR Gallery in the forward hold. Included with admission.

Best known for his novel, The Call of the Wild, London's photojournalist work includes documenting .....Click to read more

Sea Chantey Festival 2012

Aboard the Star of India.

July 22th, 2012

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!

Festival of Sail is coming this labor day weekend.

Fun for the entire family.

Friday August 31st thru Monday September 3rd, 2012

Festival of Sail is an annual event with something for everyone. The event is held over Labor Day weekend each year and starts with a bang! Cannon fire will salute the entrance of the tall ships from all over.....
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Sailor's Days starts June 18th.

Make every Monday a Sailor Days Monday!

Every Monday from June 18, 2012 to August 20, 2012.

*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.

Family Day at the Maritime Museum!

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

Family Day dates:
October 07, 2012

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.