Last updated: 5/28/2014
Oxnard, California
Address
3900 Bluefin CircleOxnard, CA 93035
phone: 805-984-6260
e-mail: vcmmarts@aol.com
web: cimmvc.org

Hours

Daily 11:00 AM-5:00 PM

Admissions

Adults: $5
Seniors (over 62): $4
Children (6-17): $2

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Julia Chambers
phone:
e-mail:
Jacquelyn Cavish
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Liz Williams
phone:
Karen Behnke
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Description

The maritime museum is open in its new site on the west bank of Channel Islands Harbor with three major galleries featuring 4 centuries of seascape paintings and global naval history illustrated with historic ship models.

History

The museum celebrated its 21st anniversary and moved its collection to a two-story site overlooking the Channel Islands Harbor in 2012.

Artifact Collections

The museum exhibits the collection on long-term loan from the Nelson Maritime Arts Foundation of 100 paintings and engravings and 80 ship models.

Research Collections

The museum has a research library.

Educational Programs

The museum trains a new group of volunteers three times a year. The docents lead free gallery tours daily and present the education program for 3rd-6th graders. Exhibits include an annual high school district-wide show, "Nautica," a show of local artists'work and a variety of national and international maritime artwork.

Facilities

The museum features 3 galleries downstairs and an outdoor patio area for interactive activities. The second story will have a gallery area and a lecture hall seating 75-100 people. The library will be open on the second floor 11-5 pm for research.

Lecture Halls
Governance

The museum has a a Board of Trustees and an Executive Director

Library
Access: Scholars, Members
Appointment required: Yes
ADA

parking, wheelchair access, he

fee for parking

Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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