Charting The Sea explores two pivotal eras of Pacific maritime history—the Age of Exploration and the Age of Science—highlighting how human ingenuity has navigated uncharted territories for centuries. This exhibit takes visitors on a journey from the early days when European explorers first set foot in San Diego, revealing the world’s vast unknown, to the modern era where scientific expeditions continue to uncover the mysteries of the deep ocean.
San Diego, once a symbol of European discovery, now serves as a vibrant hub for maritime exploration, linking its storied past with a future of innovative discovery. The exhibit features an impressive collection of instruments, maps, and charts that tell the story of navigation’s evolution, demonstrating how advances in technology have continually expanded our understanding of the world and redefined the limits of human achievement.
