Where California’s Maritime History Comes Alive
Climb aboard, explore real ships, and uncover ocean adventures—free for all ages.
Museum Hours
Open Seven Days a week
10 AM – 3 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Our Mission
The Morro Bay Maritime Museum’s mission is to provide an easily accessible educational venue for maritime history, science, and technology.
Explore, Play
& Make Maritime Memories
From lifeboats to submarines, our exhibits spark wonder and bring families closer—one adventure at a time.
Join the Museum Family.
Support free admission, field trips, and exhibits that connect generations through the power of maritime history.
Preserving the Past. Inspiring the Future.
A Small Museum
With a Big Mission
Founded by dreamers, sustained by the community, and open to all—discover what makes us so much more than a museum.