Maritime Museum of San Diego serves as the community memory of our seafaring experience by collecting, preserving, and presenting our rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world.
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the world's oldest active sailing ship, Star of India, 16th century galleon replica San Salvador, Victorian - era Steam Ferry Berkeley, USS Dolphin submarine and much more!
Dozens of below deck exhibits and galleries included with general admission. Add $10 to join us for a 45-minute narrated Historic Bay Cruise or on weekends add $15 for our 75-minute Naval History Bay tour!
B-39 Soviet sub permanently closed. H.M.S. Surprise closed for restoration. Museum open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No admittance past 4:00 p.m. daily.
NEW! Plan ahead for our new Tuesday Two-Hour Docent Historian Led group tour activity for general public. $25/each. Advance reservations required at sdmaritime.org.
The new Tuesday Tour program begins Tuesday, March 8 and will be available the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Want the freedom to explore at your own pace? General admission self-guided tour tickets let you stay as long as you like. (Last admittance 4:00 p.m.)
Visiting on the weekend!? Plan in advance to book your reservation for tall ship adventure sailing package on the state's official tall ship schooner, Californian or the 16th century Spanish galleon replica San Salvador package! (Includes general admission to tour all ships and exhibits before sailing.)
Tickets are available at the Museum Ticket booth located at 1492 N. Harbor Drive, Star of India Wharf, on the embarcadero between Grape and Ash Street, next to Portside Pier.
Tickets may be purchased online at sdmaritime.org or at the Museum ticket booth open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ticket sales end one hour prior to closing (or 4:00 p.m.).
Visitors will enjoy a clean and safe experience.
General admission tickets to the Maritime Museum of San Diego are $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for seniors 62+, military and ages 13-17. Children 12 and under are $10.00 and can be purchased at the Museum Ticket booth daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. located on the north embarcado at 1492 North Harbor Drive between Grape and Ash, next door to Portside Pier.
Top tip: Take the time for a bit of sightseeing on the Bay.
Add a 45-minute narrated Historic Bay Cruise for only an additional $10 with general admission ticket purchase.
Historic Bay Cruise check-ins offered daily at 11:00, 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., or 3:45 p.m.
OR
Add a 75-minute narrated Naval History Bay Tour aboard the historic restored US Naval PCF 816 Swift Boat for only $15 with general admission ticket purchase.
These Naval History Bay boat tours are available weekends only at 12:15 and 2:15 p.m.
Come aboard and hear the stories from our Swift Boat Veteran sailors!
1492 N Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-9153
info@sdmaritime.org
Maritime Museum of San Diego is open daily
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ticket Booth closes at 4:00 p.m. Visitors may not enter after 4:00 p.m.
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