Celebrating the Sea Art Exhibit
Explore the Maritime Museum's Hidden Collection
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.
According to Maritime Museum of San Diego Librarian, and exhibit Curator, Kevin Sheehan, Ph.D., “It is estimated that globally less than five percent of museum collections are on display at any one time. That means most of the art and artifacts conserved in museums throughout the world are held in storage. This is not surprising. Putting items on view can require significant planning, and exhibit space in museums is often relatively limited.” According to Raymond Ashley, Ph.D., K.C.I., President/CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, “Here at the Maritime Museum of San Diego our largest objects – the ships themselves – are very much in the public eye. But what of the smaller items – the ones that don’t necessarily fit into a themed exhibit? Our new exhibit, Celebrating the Sea, brings to light some of this hidden collection.”
Neighborhood: Downtown
Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Date & Time
Oct 29, 2024 - ongoing
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit open daily and included with general admission.
Price
$0-$24 per person
