Channel Islands Maritime Museum

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum (formerly known as Ventura County Maritime Museum) is a cultural and scenic haven in the Channel Islands Harbor complete with world class maritime art, ship models and ocean breezes.  It opened in 1991 as an independent, not-for-profit public benefit corporation funded by members, friends, charitable foundations and businesses.

The Museum is open every day from 11 AM to 5 PM except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. 

Currently ocated on Fisherman's Wharf at the corner of Channel Islands Boulevard and Victoria Avenue in Channel Islands Harbor, 2731 Victoria Avenue in Oxnard...however, the museum is moving to a new, much larger location on the harbor at 3900 Bluefin Circle in July 2012.

In my multiple visits to the museum, I have been very impressed by how knowledgeable the docents were about the contents of the museum! I learned a lot and was amazed at the collection of nearly 100 intricate ship models on display going back hundreds of years.

There is always something new to see including new exhibitions year-round.   The mission of the Museum is to provide a rewarding museum experience based on the age of sail and to enhance the understanding of our rich maritime heritage through world-class maritime art, unique ship models, dynamic exhibits, and educational programs.

The Museum welcomes about 25,000 visitors annually. The Elementary Education Program, staffed entirely by volunteers, conducts in-house tours for thousands of elementary school students each year. The At Sea Education program supports three day youth sailing expeditions onboard working tall ships.

For more infomation, including current exhibits and upcoming Museum events, visit cimmvc.org or call 805.984.6260.

Comments

[Sandra Pettitt]

I remember when you and Ester took us through this most interesting museum when we visited you the year before she passed so suddenly. It was one of the most interesting and well done we had ever seen. I am glad you are able to work there and enjoy meeting people that come to visit. I know they are happy to have you .

[Patricia Wynhoff]

Thanks fpr the GREAT review of the Maritime Museum. As docent training coordinator I particularly liked your comment about your docent's knowledge. We have a new training class starting Monday, Sept. 13 (thrpugh Monday Nov. 22) I've you'd like to enroll, please conact me via email.

And come see us again...every day from 11-5.. A different docent shows a different Museum!

Pat Wynhoff (patwynhoff@msn.com}