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!

Fourth of July on the waterfront just got bigger.Join the Maritime Museum of San Diego for an expanded America’s 250th C...
06/15/2026

Fourth of July on the waterfront just got bigger.

Join the Maritime Museum of San Diego for an expanded America’s 250th Celebration featuring historic ships, live entertainment, DJs, cash bars, food stations, and incredible views of the Big Bay Boom fireworks over San Diego Bay.

Guests are strongly encouraged to pre-order food during checkout, as day-of quantities may be limited.

Menu options include:

Classic Hot Dog Basket
Cheeseburger Basket
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Each basket includes a side and cookie.

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Gates open at 6:00 PM
Fireworks typically begin around 9:00 PM

Come hungry, come early, and celebrate the Fourth of July from one of San Diego’s most iconic waterfront locations.

Book online now.
https://sdmaritime.org/visit/special-events/july-4-celebration/

06/14/2026

Each one of us at the Maritime Museum of San Diego hopes that you have a fantastic Sunday. ☀️

One day, they will be older.The toys will be packed away.The summer weekends will look different.The little hand reachin...
06/14/2026

One day, they will be older.

The toys will be packed away.
The summer weekends will look different.
The little hand reaching for yours on a ship’s deck will become a memory.

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.

06/14/2026

Plan your special moment with us at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. We would be delighted to show you all of the possibilities for your wedding, proposal, anniversary, corporate event, birthday parties, and anything else that you can think of to celebrate on the waterfront.

06/13/2026

Ready for a pirate adventure on San Diego Bay?
TODAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH

Bring the family to the Maritime Museum of San Diego for BOARDED! Interactive Pirate Show, a hilarious 90-minute experience where guests become part of the story.

Step aboard one of our historic tall ships and get swept into a world of pirate theatrics, comedy, sword fighting, crew training, deck swabbing, navigating, and high-energy adventure on the bay.

Your adventure may take place aboard either San Salvador, a replica 16th-century Spanish galleon, or the schooner Californian, depending on vessel availability.

BOARDED! Interactive Pirate Show
Presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures
Showtimes: 10:30 AM and 12:45 PM

This is a perfect outing for families, visitors, and anyone looking for something truly different to do in San Diego.

Reserve your tickets online today.

Please check in 15–30 minutes before boarding.

Please note: This show includes simulated gunfire, which may frighten young children. Ear plugs are recommended for children sensitive to loud sounds.

06/13/2026

We cordially invite you to come down and visit us at the Maritime Museum of San Diego and enjoy our new newest exhibit, Take Me To The Water.

Ready for a pirate adventure on San Diego Bay?SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH Bring the family to the Maritime Museum of San Diego f...
06/12/2026

Ready for a pirate adventure on San Diego Bay?
SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH

Bring the family to the Maritime Museum of San Diego for BOARDED! Interactive Pirate Show, a hilarious 90-minute experience where guests become part of the story.

Step aboard one of our historic tall ships and get swept into a world of pirate theatrics, comedy, sword fighting, crew training, deck swabbing, navigating, and high-energy adventure on the bay.

Your adventure may take place aboard either San Salvador, a replica 16th-century Spanish galleon, or the schooner Californian, depending on vessel availability.

BOARDED! Interactive Pirate Show
Presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures
Showtimes: 10:30 AM and 12:45 PM

This is a perfect outing for families, visitors, and anyone looking for something truly different to do in San Diego.

Reserve your tickets online today.

Please check in 15–30 minutes before boarding.

Please note: This show includes simulated gunfire, which may frighten young children. Ear plugs are recommended for children sensitive to loud sounds.

Keep History Afloat.There is something powerful about standing on the deck of a historic ship.You feel the wood beneath ...
06/12/2026

Keep History Afloat.

There is something powerful about standing on the deck of a historic ship.

You feel the wood beneath your feet.
You hear the water moving below.
You look out at San Diego Bay and realize these ships have carried stories longer than many of our city’s buildings have stood.

At the Maritime Museum of San Diego, history is not locked behind glass. It is alive. It floats. It teaches. It welcomes students, families, veterans, visitors, and future generations aboard.

But keeping history alive takes care, preservation, and community support.

Your gift helps protect the ships, support education programs, preserve exhibits, and keep these one-of-a-kind maritime stories accessible to all.

Please consider making a donation today.

Together, we can Keep History Afloat.

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

WOW — thank you for this incredible review. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐There’s nothing better than hearing that a visit to the Maritime Museum...
06/11/2026

WOW — thank you for this incredible review. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

There’s nothing better than hearing that a visit to the Maritime Museum of San Diego becomes one of the highlights of someone’s time in San Diego.

From the legendary Star of India to HMS Surprise and USS Dolphin, there is so much to explore, discover, and experience along our waterfront.

If you haven’t visited yet, consider this your sign.
Come walk the decks, step inside history, and see why guests keep calling this one of San Diego’s must-visit experiences.

And yes — insider tip: if you visit USS Midway first, bring your ticket over for a $5 discount on adult admission at the Maritime Museum.

Historic ships. Waterfront views. Stories you’ll never forget.
Don’t miss what everyone else is already talking about.

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San Diego, CA
92101

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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