Explore the great age of sail and steam on San Diego’s downtown waterfront. Through our award-winning educational programs, children relive history and learn about the science of the sea. We offer a variety of programs for K-12 school groups, scouts, families, and adults. Unique to the Maritime Museum is our ability to offer on-the-water adventures, including day sails and longboat rowing — perfect for youth or adult team-building programs.
Education
Maritime Museum of San Diego Education Programs
Relive history and explore the science of the sea at the Maritime Museum, where San Diego’s maritime heritage comes to life through award-winning educational programs.
Award-winning programs designed as immersive, hands-on explorations of history that complement classroom teaching.
Go rowing on San Diego Bay, get hands-on experience working the sailing technology of Star of India, and explore our diverse collection of ships.
We offer a variety of dockside and sailing programs for Scouting and other youth organizations.
Enjoy a three-hour day sail on San Diego Bay, where you will hoist sails, take the helm, and learn to tie the knots we use aboard ship.
A 1.5-hour interactive tour of our historic ships, tailored to your grade level and curriculum needs, with an optional San Diego Bay cruise.
Learn about the STEM of sailing technology and the wonders of our maritime environment.
To learn more or book a program:
Education Department Contact Form“Every year that I bring my class to the Star of India, I leave inspired to be a better teacher. With the support of the Living History Program’s wonderful staff, I watch my students exceed my expectations and their own! I love looking at their faces as they accomplish things that they didn’t know they could do. The program not only teaches students the history, but they also build confidence at such a critical time in their lives.”
Mrs. McFedries
Fifth Grade
Julian Elementary School