The Los Angeles Maritime Museum is a maritime history museum at Berth 84 on the waterfront in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips.
This guide was last checked and updated in July 2026.
Quick facts
| Opening hours | Wednesday–Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.). Closed Monday and Tuesday. |
| Ticket prices | Adults $5. Seniors $3. Children 12 and under free. |
| Address | Berth 84, Foot of 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731. For GPS, use: 600 Sampson Way, San Pedro, CA 90731. |
| Nearest transport / parking | San Pedro Red Trolley (free, Fri–Sun). Metro Silver Line to San Pedro. Paid parking in West Harbor North Lot adjacent to the museum. |
| Typical time needed | 1 to 2 hours. |
Los Angeles Maritime Museum opening hours
The Los Angeles Maritime Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last entry is at 4:30 p.m. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Los Angeles Maritime Museum ticket prices
Adult admission is $5. Seniors pay $3. Children aged 12 and under are admitted free.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in July 2026. Tickets are bought at the door; no advance booking is required. The Los Angeles Maritime Museum is not included in the Go City Los Angeles pass or any similar multi-attraction scheme.
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How to get to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum
The museum is in San Pedro, at the southern end of Los Angeles. It is about 25 miles south of downtown LA. By car, take the 110 South Freeway to Exit 1A for CA-47, then follow signs for Harbor Boulevard and turn onto 6th Street. Enter the GPS address as 600 Sampson Way, not the Berth 84 address, as the latter does not always map correctly.
The San Pedro Red Trolley runs on Fridays and weekends, stopping directly in front of the museum every 25 to 30 minutes. The Metro Silver Line runs south to San Pedro; check the Metro Trip Planner for the best connection from your starting point.
Parking at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum
The West Harbor North Lot, adjacent to the museum, is the closest paid car park. When the nearby San Pedro Fish Market is busy, this lot can reach capacity. In that case, an overflow car park (Lot 6) is available at no charge; a free trolley connects it to the museum on selected days of the week.
Free street parking is also available along Harbor Boulevard. Read parking signs carefully before leaving your vehicle, as restrictions vary by bay.
How long to spend at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Most visitors spend between one and two hours exploring the museum’s galleries. A shorter visit focused on one or two exhibits can be completed in under an hour.
Combining a visit with a walk along the West Harbor waterfront promenade, which runs from the museum to the south end of the new West Harbor development, adds time to a trip to San Pedro.
Accessibility at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum
The museum is committed to full website accessibility and states that it is working towards compliance with applicable accessibility standards. For in-person accessibility requirements, contact the museum directly at 310-548-7618.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The museum does not allow unattended children, and drop-offs are not permitted.
Inside the Los Angeles Maritime Museum: what to see
The museum is housed in a former ferry terminal building and covers the maritime history of the Port of Los Angeles and the wider Southern California coast. Current exhibits include Navy Hall, which covers the role of the US Navy in the region; Life at Sea, exploring the experience of merchant seafarers; and Tāminaru, which presents the history of Terminal Island’s Japanese American fishing community. The Caught, Canned, and Eaten exhibit covers the San Pedro cannery industry.
Other permanent exhibits include a commercial diving display, a kids’ exhibit, an Angels Gate lighthouse lens, and a large scale model of the Poseidon as used in the 1972 film. The K6AA Radio exhibit covers the museum’s own working amateur radio station.
A research library and archives are available for visitors with specific enquiries. A gift shop is on site.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Timing | Arrive by noon when the museum opens; the final admission is at 4:30 p.m., so a late arrival limits your time. |
| Crowds | The museum is rarely busy; weekend afternoons are the most popular visiting time. |
| Layout | The museum is spread across a large converted terminal building; allow time to find each gallery. |
| Entry process | No reservation is needed; pay at the door on arrival. |
| On-site logistics | The San Pedro Fish Market’s New Landing at 706 S. Harbor Blvd, which reopened in October 2025, is a short walk away for food and drink. |
Frequently asked questions about the Los Angeles Maritime Museum
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the Los Angeles Maritime Museum free? | Children 12 and under are free. Adults pay $5 and seniors $3. |
| Is the Los Angeles Maritime Museum open on 4 July 2026? | No. The museum is closed on 3–4 July and 18–19 July 2026. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance? | No. Tickets are sold at the door on arrival. |
| Is there parking at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum? | Yes, in the paid West Harbor North Lot adjacent to the museum. Free overflow parking with a free trolley is available on selected days when the main lot is full. |
| How long does a visit take? | Between one and two hours for most visitors. |
Things to do near the Los Angeles Maritime Museum
- West Harbor, San Pedro: a new waterfront dining and entertainment development adjacent to the museum, with restaurants, a promenade, and an outdoor amphitheatre opening in 2026.
- Battleship USS Iowa Museum: a decommissioned battleship open for tours at Berth 87, about a five-minute walk away.
- San Pedro Fish Market, New Landing: a large waterfront seafood restaurant at 706 S. Harbor Blvd, which reopened in October 2025.
- Angels Gate Park and Fort MacArthur Museum: a coastal park and military history museum in San Pedro, about 10 minutes by car.
- CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles: a marketplace for local artisans, about 10 minutes by car.
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- Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach): a large public aquarium, about 15 minutes by car.
- Queen Mary (Long Beach): a retired ocean liner moored as a hotel and museum, about 15 minutes by car.
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (San Pedro): a small, free-entry aquarium focused on Southern California marine life, about 10 minutes by car.
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