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!

We need your support.The Maritime Museum of San Diego is one of the most unique cultural treasures on the waterfront, bu...
06/23/2026

We need your support.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is one of the most unique cultural treasures on the waterfront, but caring for historic ships, exhibits, education programs, and daily operations requires ongoing community support.

Every gift matters.

Your donation helps preserve our historic fleet, support hands-on education, maintain public access, and keep powerful maritime stories alive for visitors of all ages.

From the Star of India to the Swift Boat, from student programs to new exhibits like Take Me to the Water, your support helps protect the Museum’s past, present, and future.

Please consider making a donation today.

Help us continue serving San Diego, inspiring families, and preserving maritime history for generations to come.

Support MMSD. Keep History Afloat.

Here is the link to donation form https://sdmaritime.app.neoncrm.com/forms/26

This summer, give your family a night they will never forget.The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites families aboard th...
06/22/2026

This summer, give your family a night they will never forget.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites families aboard the legendary Star of India for a rare Overnight Adventure on one of the most iconic historic ships in the world.

For one unforgettable night, your family will step into history together.

You’ll help move cargo, raise sail, explore special areas of the ship, and sleep aboard the historic “tween decks,” surrounded by the creaks, stories, and quiet magic of an 1863 sailing vessel.

This is more than a family outing.

It is a story your kids will tell.
A memory you will keep.
A chance to experience San Diego’s waterfront history from the inside.

Overnight Adventure Dates:
Saturday, July 25
Saturday, August 1

Time:
2:00 PM – 8:00 AM

Pricing:
Adults: $99
Kids: $79

Member Pricing:
Adults: $89
Kids: $69

Space is limited for this special overnight experience.

Reserve your spot today and make this the summer your family slept aboard the Star of India.

06/22/2026

New Sunday ritual: yoga on the water.

Ease into the morning aboard the historic Berkeley at the Maritime Museum of San Diego with a peaceful waterfront yoga class led by Movement Matters Collective.

Fresh bay air. Gentle movement. Museum views. A very San Diego way to start your Sunday.

Yoga at the Maritime Museum
Sundays | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Aboard the Berkeley
All levels welcome
No experience required

Please bring a yoga mat, water, and a towel.

Tickets include same-day museum general admission:
Guests: $30
Members, Staff & Volunteers: $15

A 4-person minimum is required to hold class. Advance online purchase required.

Reserve your spot and start your Sunday on the waterfront.

Happy Father’s Day to all of the amazing dads out there.Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, father figures, ment...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all of the amazing dads out there.

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, father figures, mentors, and everyday heroes who show up, lead with love, and create memories that last a lifetime.

If you’re looking for a special way to spend the day, bring Dad to the Maritime Museum of San Diego for waterfront views, historic ships, family time, and a little adventure on San Diego Bay.

Father’s Day Fun Awaits Along the Waterfront
Today, Sunday, June 21
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

With General Admission, Dad can enjoy one complimentary craft beer, 21+, and a FREE On-the-Water Adventure, available first-come, first-served while space is available.

Come celebrate Dad with ships, stories, bay views, and a day on the waterfront.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

Today we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, father figures, mentors, captains, teachers, storytellers, and steady hands who help guide the next generation.

Just like the vessels in our collection, so many fathers carry stories of courage, adventure, hard work, humor, and heart. They teach us how to navigate calm seas, weather storms, and appreciate the journey along the way.

To every dad spending the day with family, sharing stories, making memories, or simply enjoying the view, we wish you a beautiful Father’s Day.

From all of us at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, thank you for being part of the crew.
Happy Father’s Day.

Father’s Day is tomorrow. What will you be doing?Skip the tie, skip the crowded restaurant waitlist, and bring Dad to th...
06/20/2026

Father’s Day is tomorrow. What will you be doing?

Skip the tie, skip the crowded restaurant waitlist, and bring Dad to the Maritime Museum of San Diego for a day along the waterfront.

Celebrate with historic ships, harbor views, family time, a complimentary craft beer for Dad, and a FREE On-the-Water Adventure with General Admission.

Father’s Day Fun Awaits Along the Waterfront
Sunday, June 21
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Maritime Museum of San Diego

Dad can enjoy:

One complimentary craft beer, 21+
A FREE boat ride, first-come, first-served while space is available
Access to historic ships and exhibits
A relaxed day on San Diego Bay

Boat ride options include the 45-minute Narrated 1914 Pilot Boat Historic Bay Tour or the Vietnam-era Swift Boat PCF 816 Naval History Bay Tour.

Make tomorrow more than another Father’s Day.

Make it ships, stories, bay views, and a memory Dad will actually love.

Book online now.

Happy First Day of Summer from the Maritime Museum of San Diego.There’s no better place to start the season than along t...
06/20/2026

Happy First Day of Summer from the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

There’s no better place to start the season than along the waterfront, surrounded by historic ships, San Diego Bay views, and unforgettable maritime stories.

Come celebrate summer with us.

Explore the decks.
Take in the harbor breeze.
Bring the family.
Make a day of it by the bay.

Whether you’re visiting San Diego or looking for a local summer outing, the Maritime Museum is the perfect waterfront stop for history, adventure, and sunshine.

We’ll see you on the waterfront.

Some pieces of history cannot be replaced once they are gone.The ships at the Maritime Museum of San Diego are not repli...
06/19/2026

Some pieces of history cannot be replaced once they are gone.

The ships at the Maritime Museum of San Diego are not replicas of a memory. They are real vessels, real classrooms, real connections to the people, journeys, innovations, and sacrifices that helped shape our world.

They need care.
They need preservation.
They need people who believe history is worth protecting.

When you donate to the Maritime Museum of San Diego, you help keep these ships alive for the next child who steps aboard, the next family who discovers something new, and the next visitor who realizes history can still move them.

Do not let history drift away.

Help protect it.
Help preserve it.
Help Keep History Afloat.

Please make a gift today.

Here is the link to donation form https://sdmaritime.app.neoncrm.com/forms/26

Today, the Maritime Museum of San Diego honors and celebrates Juneteenth, a day of freedom, reflection, resilience, and ...
06/19/2026

Today, the Maritime Museum of San Diego honors and celebrates Juneteenth, a day of freedom, reflection, resilience, and remembrance.

As a Museum dedicated to preserving and sharing maritime history, we recognize that the stories of the sea are vast, powerful, and deeply connected to the many people who helped shape them.

We invite our community to reflect on the important histories, voices, and contributions of Black Americans, including the often-untold stories of Black mariners, sailors, waterfront workers, shipbuilders, explorers, and leaders whose legacies are part of our shared maritime heritage.

Through exhibits like Take Me to the Water, we are proud to help share stories that deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered.

Today and every day, we remain committed to preserving history with care, honesty, and respect.

Happy Juneteenth from the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

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