The Maritime Museum of San Diego is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Star of India Family Overnight Experience — an unforgettable opportunity to stay aboard the iconic 1863 bark Star of India and step back in time. 

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. the following morning. Tickets include dinner and breakfast.

Sleeping accommodations are 19th-century style — a nautical camping trip on the ship’s “tween decks,” protected from the elements.

Families sign on as “crew” and take part in an immersive living history adventure led by our costumed, in-character instructors. This special overnight program is usually reserved for student field trips.

Space is limited – advance registration required. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Our Balboa Park Scavenger Hunt is designed to showcase the strengths & talents of every team member, highlighting the power of collaboration. Participants will tackle a variety of tasks, from creative photo & video challenges to engaging problem-solving missions, creating lasting memories & stronger team bonds—ideal for your next company meeting or year-end celebration.

Examining a major historic event, the United States’ 1876 Centennial, this exhibition looks at quilts from the era to discuss representation, socio-politics, absent voices, and unheard stories. Packed with various symbolisms and meanings, the Centennial quilts featured in Layered Narratives give insight into the contributions and voices of Black women and the Black community at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. This exhibition expands the historical lens, revealing overlooked and underrecognized stories that exist in parallel with the Centennial quilts.

Brothels, Bites, and Booze is a fun and innovative tour that lets you explore the Gaslamp Quarter, the heart of America’s finest city. Experience what makes this city one of the top destinations for dining, shopping, and nightlife. Learn the secrets behind the district’s historic buildings as you to travel back in time to the post-Gold Rush era as thousands arrived in the port town of San Diego. This popular Gaslamp Quarter food tour will not only satisfy your taste buds, but your curiosity, too!

A walking history tour of San Diego’s thriving New Town
Indulge your senses and taste original flavors from favorite restaurants.
Listen to stories about the scandals of the Stingaree District.
Learn some of the history that they don't teach you in a classroom!