Our drop-in making activities allow guests to create, problem solve, develop skills, and learn principles of science, engineering, technology, arts, and math in a creative, project based, hands-on setting. Activities are designed to encourage fans of all ages to explore, design, experiment, and build.

Thursday through Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last seating at 2:30p.m. Dates and times are subject to change.

ART+ LGBT HISTORY MONTH is a national exhibition and series of presentations by and for the LGBTQ+ community running October 3 - November 2, 2024 produced by The Studio Door during Natinoal LGBT History Month.

Collaborators include artist RD Riccoboni, Lambda Archives San Diego and podcaster Mike Bammer (Bammer47).

The convergence of art and history holds a profound power. Together they create a tapestry of culture that reflects the complexities of society, politics and personal stories. Experience the LGBTQ+ community from a different perspective in the inaugural ART+ LGBT History Month program produced by The Studio Door.

The two-part project features a month-long contemporary exhibition of local artworks and a one-day presentation of guest speakers followed by a gallery reception with participants.

Perfect treat for out-of-town visitors and locals alike! Guests will set out to San Diego Bay for unforgettable pirate theatrics. These popular 90-minute performances are staged aboard the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s 16th-century Spanish galleon San Salvador. Guests will be fully engaged in pirate theatrics at the dock and underway on San Diego Bay. This hilarious interactive show puts visitors right in the middle of the pirate action. Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King’s Jail, swab the deck and other pirate skills. If you are looking for a waterfront experience with Pirates - this is it!  Choose from two show times at 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Check-in 15 to 30 minutes prior to your adventure please.

Waterfront Playground Experience with Pirates. The perfect treat for out-of-town visitors and locals alike! These popular 90-minute performances are staged aboard the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s 16th-century Spanish galleon San Salvador. Guests will be fully engaged in pirate theatrics at the dock and underway on San Diego Bay. This hilarious interactive show puts visitors right in the middle of the pirate action. Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King’s Jail, swab the deck and other pirate skills. 

General admission included, making the experience an excellent value and opportunity to explore the waterfront museum fleet and exhibits before or after your Boarded experience. Choose from two shows at 10:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m.