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Maritime Museum of San Diego, San Diego

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See and visit historical sailing ships, steamboats and submarines at Maritime Museum of San Diego, and even sail on some of them. Established in 1948, this open-air museum hosts one of the largest collections of historical sea vessels in the United States. Take a self-guided tour through the ships and mind your head--it can be quite cramped inside. See the oldest ship in the world still able to sail--the 1863 Star of India, which used to sail the seas for up to a year at a time--and a 1,814 metric ton (2,000 ton) diesel-electric Soviet submarine, among others. Visit the archives and exhibits to learn more about that mystical connection that people and sea have always shared. Arrange your visit to Maritime Museum of San Diego and discover more family-friendly attractions in San Diego using our San Diego travel route tool .

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• By 981Linda

  I can’t say enough about this great museum! My husband and I recently planned a visit on a Saturday prior to our cruise leaving from San Diego. It was a great decision. We spent most of the day tourin...  more »

• By DNH77

  This was a very cool trip through maritime history from a Spanish Galleon to a Russian Submarine. If you like to see how it was to “live” on these ships than be sure to stop by for a visit.  more »

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• By Sarah Dobb

  My husband & I had the best time walking these ships! It's like stepping into another time period. The oldest one is from 1863! It was just incredible. Well worth an evening activity. We spent about 2-3 hours and, then headed off to dinner. It went by fast! Definitely recommend this Museum.

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• By CMI Samao

  Everyone else has already given insights into the museum experience, so I'll go at it from another angle. The Maritime Museum of San Diego is such a great organization. Run mostly by volunteers, their dedication to sharing knowledge and history is untainted by consumerism. It's hard to find that these days. When you visit the museum, talk to the volunteers. They are bursting with knowledge and excitement!

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