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Don’t Cook Tonight “Spring Time Cruising” Fundraiser!
Help keep our fleet afloat! We'll be having a drive-by pick-up dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, April 13th from 5 pm - 6 pm at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum (1210 Embarcadero). Smoked chicken and ribs cooked by Tognazzini's Dockside will be available. Your pre-purchased...
When Morro Bay Went To War
Join us for a book signing of our very best selling book: 'When Morro Bay Went To War' Meet author, Joe Dunlap, MBHS Class of '66. Hear him tell how WWII transformed the Ebmarcadero into what it is today! April 1, 2021 • 2pm - 4pm
2020 Annual Report
Open this news update to view the Morro Bay Maritime Museum’s 2020 Annual Report.
Farewell to the P-520
After spending the summer in Morro Bay, the P-520 has gone home to Long Beach, California. The Morro Bay Maritime Museum had the priviledge of hosting the historic WWII era rescue boat and sharing its fascinating history with over a thousand visitors to the central...
P-520 arrives in Morro Bay!
The historic World War II era P-520 USAAF Crash Rescue boat is in Morro Bay for the summer. The 85' vessel will be open for tours Friday through Monday from 10:00 - 3:00. Guided tours will take you below decks where you can see the crew...
Maritime Museum Open Public!
Grand Opening Maritime Museum
Weather Balloon Launch, Huge Success! New weather station!
Weather Balloon Launch a Huge Success!
Morro Bay Maritime Museum to become official weather station!
Morro Bay Maritime Museum becomes official weather station!
Morro Bay Maritime Museum Grand Opening!
All are invited to the Grand Opening of the Morro Bay Maritime Museum.
Maritime Museum – Sneak Peek!
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Memorial Brick Program
Help Preserve Maritime History One Brick At A Time The Morro Bay Maritime Museum is raising money to complete the exhibit and interior work that will allow us to open the museum in the Fall. Create a memorial or legacy for yourself, friends or family. Purchase an...
Our History Defines Us
Judy Salamacha, Secretary for CCMMA/MBMM "History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and of our common humanity, so that we can better face the future." Robert Penn Warren For over 23 years the Central...