
Maritime Museum of San Diego in San Diego, CA
1492 North Harbor Drive • San Diego, CA 92101
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One of the finest collections of historic ships across the globe, Maritime Museum of San Diego offers exceptional exhibits, daily public tours, cultural events, educational programs and more for the whole family to enjoy. The museum is located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego and is also home to the world’s oldest active ship—Star of India.
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What are the hours of operation?
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. Museum Ticket Booth closes at 4:00 p.m. Last guest admission 4:00 p.m. daily. Hours of operation are subject to change and may vary with special events.
Is museum parking available onsite?
No. However, there are multiple parking spaces and lots located around the museum:
Metered Port Parking Spaces:
The lot directly in front of the Maritime Museum has Port of San Diego metered spaces. They are enforced 10:00 am – 8:00 pm from Monday – Sunday and are good for up to 3 hours. Port does routinely check if a car has been parked for longer than 3 hours and will ticket. The 3-hour time limit applies to Sundays on Port parking.
Day Lots:
There are also several day lots (pay to park) within a few blocks of the museum including:
Is the museum appropriate for all ages?
Yes.
What exhibits are at the museum?
The museum general admission includes entry to temporary and permanent exhibits including: