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Channel Islands Maritime Museum: A Voyage Through Maritime History

Explore maritime history and art at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, featuring world-class ship models and stunning seascape paintings.

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Explore over 3,000 years of maritime history at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in Oxnard, California. Discover rare maritime paintings, intricate ship models, and engaging exhibits that celebrate the region's seafaring heritage.

A brief summary to Channel Islands Maritime Museum

  • Monday 12 pm-4 pm
  • Thursday 12 pm-4 pm
  • Friday 12 pm-4 pm
  • Saturday 12 pm-4 pm
  • Sunday 12 pm-4 pm

Local tips

  • Check the museum's website for information on current exhibitions, events, and visiting artists.
  • Take advantage of the free docent tours available to enhance your understanding of the exhibits.
  • Visit on the third Thursday of the month for free admission.
  • The museum is family-friendly, with activities and exhibits to engage visitors of all ages.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is located at 3900 Bluefin Cir, Oxnard, CA 93035, in the Channel Islands Harbor. From Highway 101, take the Victoria Avenue exit if heading northbound, or the Seaward Avenue exit if heading southbound. Follow the signs to Channel Islands Harbor. Free parking is available at the museum.

  • Public Transport

    While public transportation options directly to the museum are limited, you can take a bus to the Channel Islands Harbor area and then walk or take a short taxi or ride-share to the museum. Check local bus schedules for the most up-to-date information. Taxi/ride-share from the harbor area typically costs around $10-$15.

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The Channel Islands Maritime Museum, nestled in the Channel Islands Harbor of Oxnard, California, offers a captivating journey through maritime history and art. Founded in 1991, the museum boasts a diverse collection that includes maritime paintings dating back to the 1600s, over sixty world-class ship models, and rotating thematic fine arts exhibitions. The museum's exhibits showcase a wide array of maritime artifacts, including Dutch and English seascape paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries. Visitors can marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of ship models, including the entire life's work of master modeler Edward Marple. A highlight is the collection of bone ship models created by French prisoners of war during the Napoleonic Wars, one of the largest such collections in the U.S. In addition to its permanent collections, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions and educational programs. Exhibits cover topics such as the Chumash people, the wreck of La Jenelle, whales, the Age of Discovery, the Port of Hueneme, and the maritime history of Asia. The museum aims to provide an accessible environment for all visitors, with wheelchair access throughout the exhibits and handicapped parking available.

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