Maritime Museum DescriptionFor anyone with an interest in nautical history visiting the Maritime Museum of San Diego will be an unforgettable experience. This unique museum includes five restored historic ships - the world’s oldest active ship Star of India, the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley, the 1904 steam yacht Medea, the 1914 harbor Pilot boat and the Californian a replica of a mid 19th century revenue cutter.
The Star of India makes rare short excursions but for the most part stays moored at the pier and open to visitors. The Californian, a 130-foot replica of Revenue Cutter that patrolled the shores of California, is used for day and weekend sails.
Entrance FeeAdults $10 Juniors (13-17) $8 Seniors (62 and over) $8 Active Military (with valid military ID) $8 Children (6-12) $7 Children 5 and under are free.
Operating HoursOpen every day of the year 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (open until 9:00 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day)
Getting ThereThe Maritime Museum of San Diego is located on Harbor Drive near the corner of Ash Street just a few blocks West of interstate 5. From interstate 5 North or South take the "Airport" exit. Look for signs on the freeway and after exiting on to surface streets that read "Embarcadero-Maritime Museum."
Maritime Museum of San Diego 1492 North Harbor Drive San Diego, California 92101
Phone: (619) 234-9153
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