WELCOME

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the nautical heritage of Newport Harbor, southern California and the eastern Pacific through stimulating exhibitions, and inspiring education programs pertaining to nautical arts, artifacts, events and customs.

Hours & Location

Wednesday, Thursday
& Sunday:
11 am - 5 pm
Friday & Saturday:
11 am - 6 pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday

Special Opening Days

President's Day Weekend:
February 15th & 16th
11 am - 5 pm

On occasion, the galleries may be closed. Please visit our About page for exceptions to regular hours, or call the Museum at 949-675-8915.

Local Weather

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HAPPENINGS AT THE NHNM

SEA TALES

Sea Tales

Next pre-schooler program scheduled for February 3rd & 17th!

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 Sea Tales birthdays

New! Sea Tales
Birthday Parties!

Book your next pre-schooler’s birthday party at the Museum.

 

WATERMAN LECTURE SERIES

Dava Sobel

Dava Sobel:  Longitude

Thursday, February 11, 2010
Doors open at 6:30 pm; lecture starts at 7 pm.

Reception With the Author

Join us for a reception with the author from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the Balboa Grand Ballroom. Light appetizers will be served in addition to a hosted bar with wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Reception tickets are $25 per person and must be paid in advance. To RSVP and purchase reception tickets, please call us at 949-675-8915.

About the Lecture

Journey back to the days before GPS, when the determination of longitude was a difficult (if not impossible) task--and a matter of life or death. As soon as sailors lost sight of land, they lost track of their longitude, often with disastrous results.

 

CLIMATE QUEST

Climate Quest

A new program for middle school students! Click here for more information on Climate Quest.