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Maritime Museum of San Diego

At Star of India Wharf: 1492 North Harbor Drive
San Diego CA 92101

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This October, enjoy one free youth admission (ages 6–17) with each paid adult ticket at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Your General Admission includes access to a world-class collection of historic ships, including Star of India, HMS Surprise, and San Salvador, along with engaging maritime exhibits that bring seafaring history to life.

Welcome aboard the Maritime Museum of San Diego! Experience a world-class collection of historic sailing ships, steam-powered boats, and submarine. The Museum's impressive fleet includes the world's oldest active ship Star of India, 18th century Navy frigate replica, the H.M.S Surprise, featured in the Academy Award-winning film "Master and Commander," the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley, the 1904 steam yacht Medea, and the USS Dolphin submarine. Onboard each vessel you will find fascinating maritime history exhibits, with naval history told through Naval History displays featuring aircraft carrier ship models, medals, photography and artifacts, model and art gallery, and gift shop

Visitors may add only $10.00 to admission to enjoy a 45-minute narrated 1914 Pilot Boat Bay History Tour or $20.00 to experience a 75-minute PCF 816 Swift Boat Naval History Bay Tour. (with purchase of general admission)

On most weekends, the Maritime Museum hosts public day sails aboard the topsail Schooner Californian, a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence, awarded the State of California Official Tall Ship title and the 16th-century Spanish galleon replica San Salvador (Sailing tickets are sold separately and also include general admission. See Ticket Booth for details.) The Maritime Museum of San Diego is a world-class adventure for everyone!

Hours

Open Daily 10:00am - 5:00pm | Last entry at 4pm - Visitors already inside may stay until closing at 5pm.

Note: Some ships may be temporarily closed for special events or maintenance.

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Explore the Maritime Museum of San Diego with general admission, which includes access to historic ships and exhibits.

This impressive waterfront vessel collection includes the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India, the celebrity frigate H.M.S. Surprise movie fans have seen in the award-winning film Master and Commander, Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley, 1904 steam yacht Medea, 16th-century Spanish galleon replica San Salvador, state official tall ship schooner, Californian, 1914 Pilot boat and the Vietnam-era PCF 816 Swift boat.

Ages 5 and under FREE - General Admission Only

Hours

Open Daily 10:00am - 5:00pm | Last entry at 4pm - Visitors already inside may stay until closing at 5pm.

Note: Some ships may be temporarily closed for special events or maintenance.

Terms & Conditions for General Admission | Self-Guided Ticket

All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice.

This October, enjoy one free youth admission (ages 6–17) with each paid adult ticket at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
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Adult (ages 18-61) $28.00 $26.00
Senior (ages 62+) $20.00 $18.00
Military (with valid ID) $20.00 $18.00
Youth (ages 6-17) $15.00 $14.00

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