UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

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  Thu, May 21

  Speaker Series - By the Stars, Winds & Waves: Voyaging with the Master Navigators of Ancient Polynesia / 

  Channel Islands Maritime Museum

  Details & Tickets

  May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Cir, Oxnard, CA 93035, USA

  For over a thousand years the islands of Polynesia were explored & connected by voyages guided by navigators without a compass or chart. Their encyclopedic knowledge of stars, winds & waves is an extraordinary example of human genius. Sail with them in this fascinating talk by author Glenn Hening!
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  Sat, Jun 06

  Artist Reception for Jem Atwater / 

  Channel Islands Maritime Museum

  Details & RSVP

  Jun 06, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

  Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Cir, Oxnard, CA 93035, USA

  Join us for an evening with Ventura-based artist Jem Atwater as we celebrate her new exhibition at CIMM made up of luminous coastal & landscape paintings inspired by the beauty of our local area. Meet the artist, explore her work and experience the places we know and love through her lovely art.
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  Thu, Jun 18

  Members Only Event - "Conversations With Art," led by Helane Rheingold / 

  Channel Islands Maritime Museum

  Details

  Jun 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Cir, Oxnard, CA 93035, USA

  Come enjoy an intimate conversation about seascapes with master educator Helane Rheingold. Limited to just 40 members, this engaging round-table invites fresh interpretations, interactions & shared discovery about paintings from our collection & beyond. Come experience & explore!
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  Sun, Jun 21

  Father's Day Classics by the Sea 2026 / 

  Channel Islands Maritime Museum

  Details & RSVP

  Jun 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Cir, Oxnard, CA 93035, USA

  Bring Dad down to Channel Islands Harbor to enjoy a great day of cars, food, music, art, and our annual aloha shirt contest! Don't miss out on all of the fun!
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  Sat, Sep 19

  Chowderfest 2026 / 

  Channel Islands Maritime Museum

  Details & Tickets

  Sep 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Cir, Oxnard, CA 93035, USA

  Get ready for an afternoon of delicious chowder, live music and coastal vibes at the 7th Annual Chowderfest at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum! Sample mouthwatering chowders from top local restaurants, sip on craft beer & wine, tour the museum and vote for your favorite bowl.