The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to join us for Tall Ship adventure sailing! This is a four-hour adventure history sail aboard the schooner Californian.
The Californian is a replica of a gold rush era revenue cutter and the Official Tall Ship of the State of California.

Arrive early to take in your general admission visit to the entire fleet and exhibits, then set sail! 

Join the crew in sailing a traditionally rigged tall ship! Passengers will be invited to haul a line, man the helm and watch the crew as they scamper up and down the rigging to set and furl the sails. Listen as the Californian’s crew relates the history of sailing and exploration in San Diego, tales of whaling and sea otter trade, local sea battles, the art of ship’s gunnery, life at sea and more.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Between the Lines”, juried by award-winning artist, Joan Merrick. The water-based media exhibition runs Dec 29, 2024 to Feb 1, 2025, at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, Jan 3, 5-8 pm with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11am – 3pm.  The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online.  Please visit www.sdws.org for more information.

Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our free family series, Play Day!

Drawing inspiration from the work of Emory Douglas and his iconic use of text and imagery in The Black Panther Newspaper, we invite you to design a poster that tells your story and amplifies the issues that matter most to you. Let your art spark conversation, inspire change, and uplift your voice!

Art Activity: Create posters in Prebys Learning Center with vibrant illustrations that inform and inspire your community.

The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum.

During this time, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building will be turned off to minimize audio and visual stimulation. Noise-blocking headphones are free for check-out at the main Admissions desk and the entrance to the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibition.

Exhibit features in the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibit will remain on, and all exhibits will be fully turned on at 11 a.m. Admission purchased during sensory-friendly quiet hours is the same as standard admission and applies to the entire day.

Learn more online at museumofus.org/blog/a-space-for-all-of-us.