A wealth of information, pictures and models of the maritime industry, ships, logs, trunks of treasure and colorful characters in boating through the years. Tour the Museum with experts in the field who will give you a rare glance at the history of ships.
Worth the time to drive over; be sure to see both floors. The artwork is staggering. History comes alive, and the ship models are quite simply astonishing. Helpful, VERY nice staff, too -- guided tour will teach you a lot, or you can wander at your own pace. Lots of places to sit and ponder what's there, or to look out at the marina. So glad we stopped by!!
I live locally. Had a Groupon and was off work due to broken foot. The Teen grandkids 15 16 were off and parent working from home. I was board to death an saw this. I had gone to their old location in1999. At that time they had a shuttle to Port Hueneme to see Capt Cooks Endeavor replica full sized ship and tour. Enjoyed the docents this time , retired gentlemen and ladies, and surprising art of ships and ports from Dutch painters That weren't replicas but from late 1500 s and 1600 s . Totally worth seeing just for that. Ala" The Girl with Pearl Earing". I ve been to Paris and Louvre and this is very educational adults and kids and art majors. There are a lot do detailed ship models and ships bottles. The view from 2nd floor is great . There is sailing center you can watch kids sailing small boats. There is Whales Tale next door for fair food but great views . Worth it even if your not board with broken foot! Hours 1100 am 5pm. They close Christmas Thanksgiving NewYears . Allow about 40 to 60 min. Any age kids if their quiet and supervised. There are a few hands on things and a cannon and bell out front to ring and engine room controls.
The museum offers free parking and is located in a quiet, scenic setting overlooking the water. Even though a maritime museum may not be on the top of a person's to-do list, it is educational and shows the craftsmanship of the model ship builders.
Nice little maritime museum by the channel islands harbor. Volunteers running the place are a hoot. Lots of model ships with good outlines of their history. Upstairs the kids can ring the bell, sound the horn and turn the wheel. Small but fun. Lots of free parking.
Nice place to visit and read and hear of the historical old ships. Situated right on the water at the Marina you get to learn about boats and also watch them go by in the beautiful Channel Islands Maritime Museum.
I have been to a number of small Maritime Museums - this one is definitely one of the better ones. Well worth a couple of hours of your time, and the marina location is convenient with lots of free parking.
I was really stunned at the quality of the collection. We went on a Sunday so there was a great docent, Peter on duty. Former Royal Navy and so passionate and helpful in historical sailing. Wow, I spent a lot more time there than expected and my 13 year old son loved it as well. A sleepy little museum I expected but what I got was a world class nautical experience.
This museum had so many great things for kids to actually put their hands on and see how they worked. The docents were so friendly and so full of information about all the exhibits. This is a must see for sure.
Worth a 30 minute to 1 hour family visit with the kids. Plenty of shops nearby for added interest. Good local history spot.