Newport Harbor Nautical Museum

What's Happening at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum?

Things are full steam ahead at the NHNM! We have enlightening educational programs, entertaining exhibits, and fun for all the family. See our Calendar, below, and visit our Collections page for more information.

Steele Model Pavilion set-up

Private Events

Both the Steele Model Pavilion and the East Wing are available for private events. Available dates are filling up fast, so contact Special Events Director Danielle Chapman at (949) 675-8915 ext. 110 or email danielle@nhnm.org to take advantage of this fantastic location for your event.

Buccaneers on the Bay

Avast Ye Swashbucklers! Blackbeard beckons you to join us for Buccaneers on the Bay, a fundraiser to benefit Museum programs. Join us for jolly feastin', grog drinkin', and rowdy gamblin'. This Don't-Miss event will be at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum on Friday, May 16th at 6:30 pm (Casual or Pirate attire!). Cost is $100 per ticket for NHNM members, and $125 for non-members (ticket price includes a Helsman-level membership to the NHNM). For an additonal $100 buy-in you can try your scurvy luck at Captain JET's table at the Pirates Poker Tournament. Other event highlights include a Silent Auction and a Treasure Hunt. Buy your tickets online today!

ONGOING EVENTS

Event Locations:

 SMP: Richard and Betty Steele Model Pavilion
EW: East Wing Gallery
BV: Balboa Village

Whales and Marine Mammals
of the Pacific

An hour-long, four-part presentation.
Saturdays & Sundays at:
11:00 am • 12:30 pm • 3:00 pm

Storytime at Pirates Cove

First Wednesday of Every Month
10- 11 am (EW)
Toddlers 2–5 years
Carol Davis at (949) 675-8915, x105
Volunteer Auxiliary Meetings First Wednesday of every month
Executive Committee Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month (March 11th, April 8th, May 13th). 5:30 - 7:00 pm (Bay Room)
Board of Trustees Meeting 3rd Tuesday of every month (March 18th, April 15th, May 20th). 5:30 - 8:30 pm (Bay Room)
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR
April
12th (Saturday) Harbor 20 Race Day
18th (Friday) Skeleton Cove, 10 am - 1:15 pm (SMP & EW)
23rd (Wednesday) East Wing Gallery closing at 4 pm
24th (Thursday) Imagination Celebration Opening
May
8th (Thursday) Bus Tour: Huntington Library
16th (Friday)

Buccaneers on the Bay - Return to Port Royal.

MUSEUM GALLERIES CLOSED TODAY

24th (Saturday) Public Opening of "Blackbeard" exhibit.
18th (Sunday) Closing: Imagination Celebration

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