Maritime Museum San Diego
San Diego has a rich maritime history. This is what the Maritime Museum, obviously, works to preserve.
Perhaps the most famous ship in the Maritime Museum’s collection is the Star of India. The Star of India is a beautiful vessel, as well as being the world’s oldest active ship. She was built in 1863. But she is not the only ship in the collection. There’s even an old B-39 Soviet Attack Submarine.
The guides at the museum are very helpful. Exhibitions are set up in five permanent galleries, as well as traveling exhibits. The five permanent galleries are categorized as the Age of Sail, Age of Steam, Charting the Sea, Harvesting the Ocean and the Navy.
The Maritime Museum offers a variety of public educational programs. There are family sleepovers on the Star of India.
If you’re planning a trip to the Maritime Museum in San Diego, make sure you check the website for any special events. There are day sails, family days, movies and other special events, depending on the time of year.
For any family that enjoys learning about life on the sea in the past, this is a great place to visit. The historic ships and exhibits are much worth the visit.
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