Channel Islands Maritime Museum

Channel Islands Maritime Museum Explore five centuries of exquisite unique maritime art, intricate ship models, and dynamic exhibits CIMM is always interested in new maritime volunteers.

The goal of the Channel Islands Maritime Museum is to preserve and share the wonders of our universal maritime heritage, highlight our complex interrelationships with the ecology of The Ocean, and showcase people's creative expressions of everything related to the sea. The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is a cultural and scenic haven in the Channel Islands Harbor complete with world-class maritim

e art, ship models, and ocean breezes. The Museum also presents a series of temporary exhibits which highlight everything maritime. The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is an independent, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. The museum receives financial support from members, friends, charitable foundations, and local businesses. The Museum welcomes visitors annually from all over the United States, as well as from more than 30 foreign countries. The Elementary Education Program, staffed entirely by volunteers, conducts in-house tours for thousands of elementary school students each year. Please contact the Museum at 805.984.6260 or by email at [email protected].

Chowderfest is just a little over 2 weeks away and ticket sales are on fire! With live music by Kelly’s Lot band, a harb...
09/04/2026

Chowderfest is just a little over 2 weeks away and ticket sales are on fire! With live music by Kelly’s Lot band, a harbor cruise & museum tour included with your ticket and some of the best chowder in Ventura county, this year’s Chowderfest promises to be one of our best yet!

Also, did you hear that we’ve added a Sea Lion imitation contest? You are not going to want to miss this!

So practice your best sea lion bark, get your tickets and bring a friend 🦭🍲🛥️🎉

🗓️ September 19
⌚️ 12-4pm
📍 Channel Islands Maritime Museum, Oxnard
🎟️ visit: www.cimmvc.org/chowderfest

See you at Chowderfest!

A beautiful new solo exhibition featuring Southern California artist Kevin A. Short, titled “Gallivant,” opens this week...
09/01/2026

A beautiful new solo exhibition featuring Southern California artist Kevin A. Short, titled “Gallivant,” opens this week at CIMM!

Come explore the vivid colors and sparkling seas featured in Kevin’s works on display now through January 2027.

CIMM will hold an opening reception for “Gallivant” on September 12th from 4:30-6:30pm where you can meet the artist, explore the museum and enjoy light refreshments.

Hope to see you there!

Looking for a great internship this season?Don’t let this opportunity sail away! Come join our crew at the Channel Islan...
08/27/2026

Looking for a great internship this season?

Don’t let this opportunity sail away! Come join our crew at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum and gain hands-on experience, build your resume or portfolio and chart a course for your future.

Learn more out the variety of internship opportunities at CIMM here: https://www.cimmvc.org/opportunities

Special Maritime Speaker Series in honor of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 🇺🇸Join us as USCG LT Brandon Collins takes ...
08/25/2026

Special Maritime Speaker Series in honor of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 🇺🇸

Join us as USCG LT Brandon Collins takes us on a fascinating look at how 9/11 transformed the Coast Guard’s maritime response. Discover how today’s Coast Guard tackles all-hazards emergencies, from major harbor evacuations and disaster relief to complex offshore incidents and maritime threats.

🗓️ Sept. 11, 2026
⌚️ 6-7pm
📍 Channel Islands Maritime Museum
🎟️ www.cimmvc.org/events-activities

08/24/2026

With so many fun things to do at Chowderfest 2026, the question is not, what to do at the event, it’s what to do first!🎉

🛥️ Enjoy a Harbor Cruise
🍲 Taste the Chowder
🎶 Listen to Live Music by Kelly’s Lot
🍻 Sip on Craft B**r & W**e
🏛️ Tour the Maritime Museum
🦭 Bark Like A Seal

Tickets are selling fast! Get yours today, before they sell out at www.cimmvc.org/chowderfest

And let us know in the comments what you’re most excited about!

See you at Chowderfest!

CIMM was honored to have Alan Salazar as our August Maritime Speaker! Thank you so much Alan for allowing us to listen, ...
08/21/2026

CIMM was honored to have Alan Salazar as our August Maritime Speaker! Thank you so much Alan for allowing us to listen, learn and better understand the living culture and history of the Chumash people and the Tomol. We are so grateful to you for sharing your stories, knowledge and perspective with us and our community.

We were honored to provide the venue for the Port of Hueneme’s fourth annual Sustaining the Seas Summit! This event brou...
08/20/2026

We were honored to provide the venue for the Port of Hueneme’s fourth annual Sustaining the Seas Summit! This event brought together ocean experts, environmental leaders and community organizations to explore innovations for healthier, cleaner and more sustainable oceans. A topic very close to our hearts!

Thank you The Port of Hueneme for choosing the maritime museum as the venue for your summit again this year!

08/18/2026

Join us in welcoming Alan Salazar for a special Maritime Speaker Series presentation at CIMM. A respected elder, traditional storyteller & tomol builder, Alan will explore the history, craftsmanship & cultural importance of Chumash maritime traditions along with the remarkable efforts to revitalize these traditions.

🗓️ August 20th
⌚️ 6-7pm
📍Channel Islands Maritime Museum
🎟️ www.cimmvc.org/events-activities

Come Explore!

Did you know that CIMM’s collection includes more than 60 ship models? ⛵️From models of ancient vessels to exquisitely d...
08/14/2026

Did you know that CIMM’s collection includes more than 60 ship models? ⛵️

From models of ancient vessels to exquisitely detailed French prisoner-of-war bone models, these miniature ships offer a fascinating look at maritime history and craftsmanship.

Take a closer look at some of the remarkable stories behind our collection, including the incredible work of master model shipbuilder Edward Marple, and discover why there’s much more to these models than meets the eye.

Learn more about the history of ship models in our latest article written by Katie Rowe, Ventura Yacht Club Historian: https://www.cimmvc.org/post/small-ships-big-stories-the-evolution-of-model-ships

Or come and explore our collection in person! We’re open Thursday-Monday 12-4pm.

Ready to unleash your inner sea lion? 🦭 The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is bringing a unique, fun and festive compet...
08/11/2026

Ready to unleash your inner sea lion? 🦭

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is bringing a unique, fun and festive competition to Chowderfest this year - the first ever Sea Lion Imitation Bark-off!

Maybe you’ve secretly perfected your sea lion impression or maybe you’re about to discover a hidden talent you never knew you had.

Either way, come find out if you have the bark of a champion at Chowderfest 2026! Bragging rights and prizes will be awarded to the winner.

More info on our website: https://www.cimmvc.org/post/chowder-cheers-sea-lion-barks-a-new-maritime-museum-tradition-comes-to-chowderfest

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3900 Bluefin Cir
Oxnard, CA
93035

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Monday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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