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.

The 6th Annual Chowderfest at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum drew a sold-out crowd to the harbor this past Sunday and the winners are in!

Ventura’s streets are paved with history, echoing the rich legacy of our maritime past.

We’re thrilled to announce the restaurants who will be serving up their best chowder, side dishes and culinary creativity at Chowderfest 2025!

Dive into the fascinating story of one of history’s first clinical trials and the battle to fight scurvy at sea by Registered Dietitian & Historian, Katie Rowe.

Step into a vibrant celebration of creativity where the masterpieces of tomorrow hang alongside the artistic legends of the past. From April 2 through May 6, 2025, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum hosts the 34th Annual Oxnard Union High School District Student Art Show.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated 6th Annual Chowderfest, set to take place on September 14, 2025 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM at the museum's picturesque Channel Islands Harbor location.

The Channel Islands Harbor is excited to host the 26th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Experience The Living Ocean Art Exhibit by the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast, now on display through April 1, 2025!

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum’s beloved Speaker Series has returned with a splash in 2025, drawing sell-out crowds!

The Maritime Museum proudly hosted its SOLD-OUT Nautical Night of Lights gala on December 14, and the evening was extraordinary!

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is thrilled to present the vibrant and movement focused works of Zrondeb, a local artist whose paintings

Mollie Doctrow’s exhibit, "Nature’s Rhythms: Botanical Woodcuts," invites visitors to explore the rich biodiversity of California & beyond.

Fireball Tim Wheel's and Waves, the monthly custom and classic car show held on the first Sunday of every month is making the news.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum is excited to announce the return of Art Comes Alive event, taking place on November 9 & 10, 12-4pm.