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Maritime Museum of San Diego

The Maritime Museum of San Diego experience includes admission to a world-class collection of historic sailing ships, steam-powered boats, and submarine, each offering entertaining and educational exhibits. The 501c3 non-profit Museum enjoys an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India. Maritime Museum of San Diego is ranked as one of the nation’s top attractions, offering self-guided tours, docent-guided group tours, tall ship charters and historic bay cruises, year-round public events and educational programs.

San Diego CityPASS includes:

General Admission — Entry includes all-day self-guided access to the exhibits and historic ships.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    See actual steam engines alongside historic photographs in The Age of Steam, an exhibit aboard the Victorian-era Ferryboat Berkeley. She was part of the technological revolution of steam power, which enabled the world’s commerce to be transacted on precise timetables and schedules.

  2. 02.

    Explore an example of the final and highest technology of the Age of Sail: the 1863 bark Star of India. Visual and hands-on displays show visitors how ships are sailed and how people worked and lived aboard them.

  3. 03.

    Learn about the remarkable history of the United States Navy in San Diego with hundreds of rare photos, artifacts and models in San Diego's Navy. From the visit of the “Great White Fleet” over 100 years ago, when the harbor was too shallow to accommodate the Navy’s large ships, San Diego has grown into the largest naval base in the Pacific.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

Arrive early in the day to allow plenty of time to explore the fleet and exhibits, and consider adding on a 45-minute historic bay tour on the Pilot boat, or on weekends add a 75-minute Naval History Bay tour aboard the PCF 816 Swift boat.

Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Tours include movement from ship to ship via museum docks and use of ladders when visiting exhibits found below deck.

Allow plenty of time to explore this impressive fleet of historic vessels. Visitors may spend 1-2 hours at the Museum or more if time permits. Last guest admission is at 4pm daily.

The visitor experience includes a combination of outdoor and indoor locations. Please bring sunscreen, hat and sunglasses if possible, especially if you would like to add an on-the-water adventure to your visit.

To get the full experience, allow about one to two hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss the Star of India and the USS Dolphin Submarine.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll experience at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Gift Shops: Located on the lower deck of the 1898 Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley; open Wed-Mon, 10am-4pm.

Parking/Transportation

Port of San Diego embarcadero parking is limited to 3-hour meters. You may not refill meters. If planning for a longer parking need, choose daily parking options in downtown San Diego and walk to the Maritime Museum OR choose public transportation and ride share solutions. Get more information on parking, transportation and directions.

Offers & Upgrades

Pilot Boat Bay History Tour

Add a 45-minute narrated historic bay tour for $10 per person. See Ticket Booth for details and reservations.

Swift Boat Naval History Tour

Weekends only, add a 75-minute narrated naval history bay tour for $20 per person. See Ticket Booth for details and reservations.

San Salvador Sailing Adventure

Enjoy a 4-hour sailing adventure on the San Salvador, a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542. Adults: $85; Youth (ages 17 and under), $35

Tall Ship Adventure Aboard Californian

Join the crew for a 4-hour sail on a traditionally rigged tall ship, the Californian. Passengers will be invited to haul a line, man the helm and watch the crew as they scamper up and down the rigging to set and furl the sails. Listen as the Californian’s crew relates the history of sailing and exploration in San Diego, tales of whaling and sea otter trade, local sea battles, the art of ship’s gunnery, life at sea and more. The Californian is a replica of a gold rush era revenue cutter and the Official Tall Ship of the State of California. Adults: $85; Youth (ages 17 and under), $35

Contact Information & Hours

  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
  • 1492 N. Harbor Drive
  • San Diego, CA 92101
  • Open daily, 10am-5pm

Last admission is at 4pm.

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