Maritime Museum of San Diego is a perfect place to see historic sea vessels which once ruled the seas. It was established way back in 1948 and holds the largest collection of old ships in United States. The Museum is located in San Diego Bay area. Apart from exhibiting ships it also maintains a journal of Pacific Maritime history.

Maritime Museum in Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_Museum_of_San_Diego

The museum has the reputation of preserving and operating historic vessels. It also boasts of having the world's oldest operating ship known as the "Star of India". Thousands of school children visit the place to see, countless temporary and permanent exhibits. Public events like maritime movies are also a part of the museum's daily operation.

Maritime Museum of San Diego official website on Google

http://www.sdmaritime.org/

For encouraging maritime studies the authorities have a well maintained library for scholars and students. They have some world famous historic collections like H.M.S Surprise (1970), B-39 Submarine (1967), and Berkley (1898). Some of the exhibits of the museum are Age of Snail, San Diego, California Navy, Charting the sea ocean Exploration, and Harvesting the ocean San Diego's Commercial Fishing Industry.

For more on program list and the list of collection of the museum

http://www.sdmaritime.org/fact-sheet/

There are countless educational programs for the kids and adults. Serving nearly 15000 students every year, the museum has got plenty of dock side as well as on board training programs.Some of their famous programs are History and Science Program, Dock side and at Sea programs, Day and Overnight Programs, Living History Programs etc.

more on ticket prices

http://www.sdmaritime.org/shop/admission.html

The tickets are comfortably priced to the tune of $5 for general admission. Family pack for four is priced at $39. The museum timings are from 9 am to 8 pm and is open every day of the year.

The Museum has one of the largest collections of historic ships, including the oldest active ship in the world The Star of India. There are some really fun events that the Museum hosts such as shows and sleepovers in the Star of India. You will get good information about these in any of the hotels San Diego has.

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1. Where is the museum located?

This museum which is best known worldwide for its perfect restoration and maintenance of historical vessels is located in North Harbor Drive, San Diego.

It is located on the corner of Ash Street, few blocks on the west of the Interstate 5.

2. Where to park?

You can park right in front of the museum's entrance which charges you for a minimum of two hours; additional charges have to pay by adding coins. You could also park a few blocks away from the Museum as a day park on Broadway and Harbor Drive etc.

3. When can you visit?

The Museum is open every day of the week through the year, from nine in the morning to eight in the evening.

4. What is the admission fee?

Adults = $14
seniors (62 and over)= $11
Active Military = $11
Children (6-17) = $8
Children 5 and under are free
Museum members are always free

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Stay updated about the museum and its upcoming events through this link provided. The Maritime Museum has interesting events regularly and for members this is a great way to keep in touch with them.

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