CIMM is proud to announce the launch of its new Maritime Pathways Academy, an innovative educational initiative designed to connect Ventura County students with the region’s rich maritime heritage, ocean stewardship and the wide range of exciting career opportunities available within the maritime industry.

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is proud to once again participate in the nationwide Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.

CAMM Conference 2026 provided an incredible opportunity to connect with fellow maritime museum leaders and preservation professionals from across the country!

Come experience captivating selections from Ventura based artist d truthsayer's exclusive series featuring hide and seek glimpses of threatened animals made from materials found by the artist in their environment.

Art steps out of the frame at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum on March 14–15. Experience an unforgettable weekend with Night at the Maritime Museum, an immersive cocktail-hour like experience amongst living history! Followed by Art Comes Alive: The Experience, a lively family event where characters from maritime art and history spring to life throughout the galleries.

Step into a luminous harbor scene with The Fairfax Leaving Alexandria, now on view at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum. In this masterful work, celebrated maritime artist John Stobart captures the charged moment a ship sets sail, sunlight shimmering, sails full & history alive. Experience the magic in person and be transported to another time!

Experience La Aqua Vida, our newest exhibition at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum open now through March 30, 2026!

The new year brings fresh momentum at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, and we’re excited to share a message from our Executive Director about our progress and plans for 2026.

More than an dozen local restaurants competed for awards and bragging rights this weekend at Chowderfest at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.