San Diego Maritime Museum Admission
Explore San Diego's Maritime Museum, featuring historic ships like the Star of India and the H.M.S. Surprise. A must-see for maritime enthusiasts.
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Important Information
- • Self-guided experience across multiple ships
- • Comfortable walking and climbing required
- • Some ships may close for events or maintenance
- • Open daily: 10 AM – 5 PM (entry gate closes at 4 PM)
- • Allow 1.5 to 3 hours to explore
- • Children must be accompanied by an adult
The Maritime Museum of San Diego offers a captivating journey through maritime history with its world-class collection of historic ships and exhibits. Located along San Diego's scenic waterfront, the museum features the Star of India, the world's oldest active sailing ship, and a fleet of other historic vessels. Visitors can explore the Californian, California's official tall ship, and the 16th-century galleon replica, San Salvador. The museum also showcases the Victorian-era steam yacht Medea and the famous H.M.S. Surprise, featured in 'Master and Commander.' This self-guided experience allows you to wander through the ships and below-deck galleries, immersing yourself in 500 years of seafaring history. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step aboard and explore the rich maritime heritage of San Diego. Plan your visit today and embark on a nautical adventure like no other.
Pros
- Explore the Star of India, the oldest active ship
- Discover the Californian, the state’s official tall ship
- Step aboard the 16th-century galleon replica San Salvador
- Experience the Victorian-era steam yacht Medea
- Visit the H.M.S. Surprise from 'Master and Commander'
Includes
- General admission ticket
- Access to all historic vessels and exhibits
- Self-guided exploration with map
Excludes
- Optional sailing experiences
- Narrated bay cruises
- Swift Boat Tours
- Food and beverages
- Parking
Tour Highlights
- • Explore the Star of India, the oldest active ship
- • Discover the Californian, the state’s official tall ship
- • Step aboard the 16th-century galleon replica San Salvador
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