The Maritime Museum of San Diego, whose mission is to serve as the community memory of our seafaring experiences by collecting, preserving, and presenting our rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world, announces the opening of the new exhibit Celebrating the Sea: Exploring the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Hidden Collection in the Compass Gallery on the ferryboat Berkeley. Entry to the new exhibit is included with general admission. October 2024 through July 2025 visitors can revel in a rare and rich tapestry of treasured maritime-themed art and admire notable artists’ work, embracing the nautical world of breathtaking coasts, artifacts & treasured ships. 

Learn from Keith Chan and Irene Gonzalez about the use of masks in Mesoamerica as a case study of cultural contact and change. They will discuss the archaeology masks as ritual and funerary items in societies such as Teotihuacan, as well as explore the community role of masks and mask makers in present day danzas. Keith and Irene will also describe their methodology and experiences in generating 3D models of a mask collection at San Diego State University and their progress in incorporating them in education.

Come join us for our monthly Cars and Coffee from 7:30-9am.  Check out the various makes and models or show off your own.  The fun will continue inside the Museum starting at 10am with Dads and Donuts.  Special guest speaker and engine starts.  All Dads are free on Father's day.  Discounted admission of $10 before 10am for the rest of the family.  

Plein air painting celebrating local agriculture in San Diego, California, including farmers’ markets, farms, ranches and local produce.
Coordinator: Joyce Trinh, San Diego Chapter California Art Club