Maritime Museum of San Diego
Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, California
619-234-9153
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The Maritime Museum of San Diego is located on the Embarcadero, north of B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. on San Diego Bay. Across N. Harbor Dr is the San Diego County Administration building.
From Harbor Drive, you can see the masts of the tall ships that seem out of place, next to the huge, white Cruise Ships that frequent the harbor, as well as ship-grey USS Midway. The Maritime Museum takes you back to another era when ship travel was more simple and one with the elements.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego has one of the world’s best collections of historic ships, most noteably the world’s oldest active ship the Star of India. The price of admission gets you into seeing all five ships.
Founded in 1948, the Maritime Museum of San Diego grew out of the earlier efforts of some local historians and maritime enthusiasts who acquired the Star of India in 1927.
Besides the Star of India, the Maritime Museum of San Diego's collection also includes the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley; the 1904 steam yacht Medea; the 1914 harbor Pilot boat; the HMS Surprise, a replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate, and Californian, a replica of a mid-19th century revenue cutter.
Thousands of school age children from Southern California visit the Maritime Museum each year. Several educational programs are available including dockside and at-sea.
Parking
Parking is available in metered areas along Harbor Drive and public parking across the street, as well as parking at Tuna Harbor and Seaport Village.
Other Nearby Attractions: San Diego Harbor Excursions and San Diego Hornblower Cruises.
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