Celebrate the 4th of July with BBQ, Fireworks & Waterfront Views! Support the Maritime Museum of San Diego while celebrating Independence Day aboard the historic Berkeley or our waterfront barge. Enjoy an unforgettable night of food, fun, fireworks—and fundraising! 

Two options to view the fireworks including the Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley McKinney Deck and the waterfront barge located behind the Berkeley.

Seating is first come, first served. Blankets welcome—no folding chairs, please. No outside alcohol permitted. No-host bar available for guests 21+

Celebrate the creative journeys of The Studio Door Studio Artists: Past & Present, an invitational exhibition spotlighting the talented artists who have been part of The Studio Door family. This special showcase offers a unique opportunity to see how their work has evolved and explore the exciting projects they are pursuing today.

Exhibition Dates: September 4 – 27, 2025
Artist Reception: September 20, 2025, from 6 PM – 9 PM

Gallery open free to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM

Every artwork you purchase at The Studio Door supports independent artists, sustains local creativity, and keeps contemporary exhibitions thriving in San Diego.

Scouts BSA youth are invited to earn their Oceanography Merit Badge at the Maritime Museum of San Diego by attending one of three engaging Saturday classes. Each session runs from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and scouts need only attend one class to complete the badge requirements.

This unique program gives local scouts a chance to dive deep into oceanography—right in the heart of San Diego’s waterfront. Through a dynamic mix of field work, hands-on lab activities, and thought-provoking discussion, Oceanography Merit Badge Days immerse participants in the many branches of oceanographic research.

Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design celebrates her representation on clothing and adornment. Objects range from traditional garments created by over 70 artists from Mexico, to a selection of local artistic interpretations of la Virgen. Inspired by her long history of depiction on textiles, these works explore the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression.