Step into history with immersive learning!
The Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Living History programs offer hands-on, role-playing experiences where students explore historical events through interactive storytelling and cooperative learning.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Science Education Programs offer students an exciting and immersive way to explore the science behind maritime history and the natural environment. These hands-on programs provide unique learning experiences that connect classroom concepts to the real-world applications of physics, ecology, and seafaring mechanics.
In the Economy and Ecology of San Diego Bay program, 4th and 5th-grade students embark on a voyage aboard the historic 1914 Pilot Boat to investigate the economic and ecological significance of the bay. While on the water, students take part in navigation activities, conduct water quality experiments, and analyze the role of the bay’s resources in San Diego’s development. This interactive experience helps students understand the balance between economic progress and environmental conservation.
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Class Size: Minimum of 26, Maximum of 40
Cost: $28 per student, $20 per chaperone.
For 4th to 6th graders, the Elementary Physics and the Mechanics of Seafaring program brings science to life aboard the Star of India. This engaging workshop introduces students to motion, force, energy, and mechanical systems through interactive, hands-on demonstrations. Specially designed lessons align with the Mechanics of Seafaring exhibit, giving students a deeper appreciation of how physics and engineering principles have shaped maritime travel and exploration.
These programs offer a dynamic, hands-on approach to learning that inspires curiosity and encourages students to think critically about science, history, and the marine environment.
Time: 2 hours Monday-Friday.
Class Size: Minimum of 26, Maximum of 40
Cost: $28 per student, $20 per chaperone.
