Maritime Museum of San Diego

08/23/2026

For Dr. Christina Connett Brophy, the connection to the sea began long before she became President & CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

It began in childhood.

Her experiences at sea helped shape a belief that remains at the heart of her work today: when people understand their connection to the ocean, they are far more likely to care about its future.

On August 27, Christina brings that deeply personal perspective to the TEDxSanDiego stage with:

Maritime Museums Can Save the Ocean!

Through ships, stories, education, and shared experiences, maritime museums have the power to connect generations and inspire people to become stewards of our oceans.

We hope you’ll be there to hear her story.

DATE: August 27, 2026
LOCATION: David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre | La Jolla
🎟️ TEDxSanDiego.com

08/23/2026

“Very interesting, an excellent experience, my children loved it.”

That is exactly what we hope for: families exploring together, discovering something new, and leaving with a great San Diego memory.

Gracias por visitarnos!

08/21/2026

Can a maritime museum help save the ocean?

Dr. Christina Connett Brophy believes the answer is yes.

At TEDxSanDiego on August 27, the President & CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego will share a bold idea:

Maritime Museums Can Save the Ocean.

Not simply through exhibits behind glass, but by transforming historic ships into classrooms, veterans into storytellers, and visitors into people who understand that they are part of the ocean’s story too.

It is a conversation about history, connection, responsibility, and what becomes possible when we begin to see the sea differently.

🎟️ Join us at TEDxSanDiego and hear Christina’s idea worth spreading: TEDxSanDiego.com

08/20/2026

Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day with us on the San Diego waterfront! 💛

From Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, we’re celebrating the grandparents, storytellers, history keepers, and seniors who make our community so special.

Bring Grandma and Grandpa down to the waterfront, explore our historic ships together, and take a little extra time to listen to their stories. There is so much history to discover aboard our vessels, and just as much history sitting right beside us.

SPECIAL SENIOR WEEKEND ADMISSION

Seniors (ages 62+) receive General Admission for the price of a youth ticket!

Walk-up admission: $15.00 + tax
Online admission: $16.26 including online processing fees

Booking online? Simply select the Senior Citizens Day Special option on our General Admission ticket page. No promo code needed.

And while you’re here, pick up a little something for Grandma or Grandpa in the Maritime Museum gift shop. Spend $30 or more and receive 25% off your merchandise purchase.

Cheers to all of our senior citizens. We honor you, your stories, the history of our ships, the history of our waterfront, and everything that makes San Diego such a wonderful community.

• Valid August 21–23, 2026 only
• Offer available to seniors ages 62+
• Walk-up admission: $15.00 + tax
• Online admission: $16.26, including online processing fees
• No promo code required; select the special senior admission ticket online
• Spend $30+ in the MMSD gift shop and receive 25% off the merchandise subtotal
• Gift shop discount does not apply to tax and may exclude select merchandise
• Cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions
• Admission offer valid online and in person
• Gift shop discount applied at time of purchase

This is your waterfront.

08/19/2026

We’re proud to share that Dr. Christina Connett Brophy, President & CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, is taking the TEDxSanDiego stage!

On August 27, Christina will join an incredible lineup of speakers exploring this year’s theme of JOY and the big ideas that can challenge perspectives, inspire action, and create meaningful change.

Her idea worth spreading?

Maritime Museums Can Save the Ocean.

How? By connecting people to the past, to each other, and to the future, one ship and one story at a time.

DATE: August 27, 2026
LOCATION: David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre | La Jolla
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at TEDxSanDiego.com

Experience JOY at TEDxSanDiego’s 2026 Mainstage event—an unforgettable evening of bold ideas, powerful stories, and inspiring performances. Join us!

08/16/2026

A HIDDEN TREASURE AWAITS ABOARD THE BERKELEY!

You’ve walked along the waterfront. You’ve seen the Berkeley from the outside. But have you stepped inside?

Tucked aboard this historic ferryboat is an incredible collection of model ships, each one packed with tiny details and maritime history.

It’s one of those hidden treasures you might never know is there… unless you walk in and explore.

Come aboard. Wander a little. Look closer. You never know what you’ll discover at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

Your waterfront. Your history. Your next discovery.

08/16/2026

There’s so much more to discover aboard the Berkeley!

If you’re strolling along the San Diego waterfront, come aboard the historic Berkeley at the Maritime Museum of San Diego and step inside.

Beyond her beautiful exterior, the Berkeley is filled with fascinating exhibits, maritime stories, artifacts, and pieces of San Diego history just waiting to be explored.

Take your time. Wander the decks. Read the stories. Look a little closer. You may be surprised by just how much there is to see inside this incredible historic vessel.

Make a day of it on the waterfront and come discover what’s waiting aboard.

Your waterfront. Your history. Come explore it.


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08/16/2026

“Great exploring experience…”

We want you to have time to truly explore.

Historic ships have a way of pulling you in. One deck becomes another, one story leads to the next, and suddenly you realize there is a lot more here than you expected.

We love hearing that our team helped make this guest’s visit even better.

There’s always more to discover at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

08/16/2026

There are evenings that remind us to slow down.

Tonight, San Salvador made her way home across San Diego Bay, arriving at the waterfront beneath a beautiful sunset.

The water was calm. The sky was glowing. And for a moment, everything seemed to move just a little slower.

This is our waterfront. A place to walk, to explore, to watch the ships come and go, and sometimes, simply to stop and take it all in.

Life moves quickly. Don’t forget to step outside, look toward the water, and enjoy the beautiful place we get to call home.

Come be part of the waterfront. ⚓

Maritime Museum of San Diego
Keep History Afloat.

08/13/2026

“Don’t skip the harbor boat tour…”

Take their advice: don’t skip the harbor boat tour!
Take a ride on Pilot or Swift.

There is something completely different about experiencing San Diego’s waterfront from the water, then stepping aboard the historic vessels that helped shape maritime history.

Make a day of it at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.