Events
“Conquering the Pacific: An Unknown Mariner and the Final Great Voyage of the Age of Discovery ” with Professor Andrés Reséndez
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Conquering the Pacific: An Unknown Mariner and the Final Great Voyage of the Age of Discovery ” with University of California-Davis history professor Andrés Reséndez on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm. As part of his presentation Dr. Reséndez will discuss his latest book, Conquering the Pacific…
San Salvador Ship Public Tours During Fiesta Weekend
In partnership with the Maritime Museum of San Diego and Old Spanish Days Fiesta, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the arrival of the galleon replica San Salvador into port for the 2023 Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Fiesta. San Salvador is a full-scale sixteenth century replica of the flagship used by…
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival
The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival will once again return this year to the City of New London from Saturday, September 9 through Sunday, September 10. This premier event ‘Celebrating the Sea, Uniting Our Shores’ will feature: special opening ceremonies, free ship tours, boat rides, children and family activities, demonstrations, food and beverage and artisan vendors,…
SBMM Presents – Cargo in Question: Two Films
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Cargo in Question: Two Films about Labor, Shipping, and Globalization in the 21st Century” taking place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. As part of this special event, Mae Miller-Likhethe, PhD and Charmaine Chua, PhD, both assistant professors of Global Studies at UC Santa Barbara, will…
‘Beyond the Ocean’s Depths’: Revisiting the Challenger Expedition (1872-1876) Interdisciplinary Conference
Registration is now open! Royal Museums Greenwich, with support from the Challenger Society for Marine Science and the UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies, are pleased to announce that registration is now open for ‘Beyond the Ocean’s Depths: Revisiting the Challenger Expedition (1872-1876) Interdisciplinary Conference’, to be held 7-8 November 2023 at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. 150 years ago, HMS Challenger departed England…
Ales for Sails
Ten local breweries are participating in this event to support the Bayfront Maritime Center Guest tickets include: a commemorative tasting glass, including samples from each brewery, with 1 vote to be placed before the last hour for your favorite brewery, light hors’ devours, locally catered, a fun photo booth with props and costumes, live music…
Celestial Celebrations: Solar Eclipse 2024
Join the Erie Maritime Museum for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! View a total solar eclipse in the plaza of the Maritime Museum; they will also be offering several family-friendly activities that will focus solely on the skies. Discover the art of celestial navigation using techniques from cultures around the globe, create star charts, and so much…
USS Monitor Legacy Program: The Ship that Tried to Save the Union: USS Pawnee
Join us at The Mariners' for our popular series, USS Monitor Legacy Program, that highlights the history and lasting impact of USS Monitor through a variety of public events in partnership with the NOAA Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, will present the multifaceted history of USS…
USS Monitor Legacy Program: The Last Days of CSS Virginia
John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, will present the multifaceted history of USS Monitor, and the program will be in person and livestream from the Explorers Theater at the Museum. Attendees are welcome to send comments or questions to John, and he will answer them following his talk. Advance registration is…
Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s Midwestern Model Ships and Boat Contest
The Midwest’s longest-running model contest. The models will be on display to the public Saturday and Sunday. Friday is a model setup. Vote on your favorite model!
USS Monitor Legacy Program: Flag Officer Josiah Tattnall: Last Commander of CSS Virginia
Join us at The Mariners' for our popular series, USS Monitor Legacy Program, that highlights the history and lasting impact of USS Monitor through a variety of public events in partnership with the NOAA Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, will present the multifaceted history of USS…
The Mariners’ Sips & Trips
All Aboard: A whirlwind voyage from New York to Newport News Set sail down the East Coast while enjoying international wines and delectable food pairings. Discover unique artifacts and hear fascinating stories of mariners who traveled aboard USS Monitor. Spend the evening at The Mariners' and create special memories with friends and family. Ticket also…
Connecticut River Environmental Symposium
Join the Connecticut River Museum in its 50th Anniversary event at Wesleyan University! Celebrate the Connecticut River with the input and collaboration from many organizations to learn about its history, environment, conservation for future generations, and how the river connects us.
President
June 30th 2024, 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Mariner Gallery, 267 Spring Street, Newport, RI Experience our world through the lens of Mariner Gallery’s roster of nationally renowned fine oil painters that will descend upon Newport the last weekend in June to draw inspiration from our iconic and historic community. These artists share a distinct yet harmonious mastery…
USS Monitor Legacy Program: Siege of Port Hudson
About the presentation: Port Hudson, Louisiana was a river port situated on high bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. This strategic position enabled the Confederacy to block Union transit up and down the river. From Admiral Farragut’s effort to pass the Confederate batteries to the town’s surrender on July 9, 1863, this river bastion’s capture is…