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Maritime Museum of San Diego
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Head to the Maritime Museum of San Diego and learn all about Western maritime history.
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4.8Staff was amazing!
Jan 13, 2026Huge amount of historical information in this very practical and fun museum - something for everyone.
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Overview
This must-see maritime museum is home to the oldest active ship in existence and the world’s deepest diving submarine, the USS Dolphin.
Step into the captivating world of seafaring at the Maritime Museum San Diego. This nautical wonderland showcases a diverse collection of historic vessels and fascinating exhibits, unveiling the rich maritime heritage of the region.
You'll have access to one of the finest collections of historic ships in the US, which are all faithfully restored and maintained by the museum.
Many ships, including Star of India, are National Historic Landmarks and listed in the US Register of Historic Places. Other vessels you’ll experience include the San Salvador, the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley, the 1914 Pilot, and the Vietnam-era PCF 816 Swift boat.
You'll also find plenty of family-friendly, immersive exhibits detailing ancient voyages, the San Diego Navy, commercial fishing, and a complete history of Western maritime travel.
Maritime Museum of San Diego highlights
The Star of India
This ancient ship has something of a cursed history. Built in 1863 at the Ramsey Shipyard in the Isle of Man, the unusual iron ship began its sailing life with two almost-deadly voyages to India, surviving a collision and a mutiny, and ending up in the middle of a cyclone. Shortly afterwards, her first captain died on board. The ship subsequently went on to make 21 circumnavigations and carried many immigrants to faraway lands.
The Californian
The official tall ship of the State of California. It was built in San Diego from the ground up in 1984, just in time for the Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games.
USS Dolphin
The deepest-diving submarine in existence.
San Salvador
The first European vessel to reach America’s West Coast, a startling sixty-five years before the first English Settlement came to be on the continent, and eighty years before the Mayflower ever made its famed voyage.
H.M.S Surprise
Is a popular vessel, especially with her star-eyed history in the award-winning film, Master and Commander and Pirates of Caribbean feature film series.
What's included
General admission includes the boarding of historic vessels including Star of India
Immersive exhibits and storytelling of Pacific heritage
Access to all historic ships and submarines
Entry to below-deck galleries and exhibits
All taxes and fees included
Boat tours are not included. The 45-minute historic bay cruise is an additional $18.00 per person (including children under 3). The 75-minute Naval History Bay Tours aboard the restored PCF 816 is $24.00 per person (including children under 3). Payment and scheduling at the Maritime Museum of San Diego ticket booth are required. Capacity is limited
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1492 N. Harbor Dr, San Diego, USStandard opening hours
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For more information, visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego website.
Lee & Brody
Lee and BrodyBeautiful historic ships. The bay was also beautiful as well. Yachts & cruise ships, and the Mexican Navy ship was docked.
Definitely recommend
ClaudiaIt was so nice to be able to actually go on the boats/ships. My three and six year old loved it. If you go on the $10, boat tour definitely don’t sit on the left side like we did we missed all of the things he was talking about. Also, sit in the back if you can. The go city card is the way to go.
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SabiViel geschichtlicher Hintergrund. Viele Leute da, die einem die Fragen beantworten.
Sat 9/26
Steve NSo much to see and do across the many ships in this collection! Take your time and see as much as you can! Don’ mtiss the USS Dolphin!
great experience!
RebeccaZdefinitely recommend! highly worth a visit, really enjoyed all the docents knowledge.
Fun find!
FamilyDeeLast time I was in San Diego I wondered what the ships in the bay were and found out through our pass that it was a museum. Fun to walk through the ships, including a submarine. I honestly enjoyed this more than the Midway.
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