Museums

Channel Islands Maritime Museum

CIMM’s collection is a treasure trove of maritime paintings, ship models, and artifacts that rival some of the finest European and U.S. collections. Sumptuous seascape paintings by 17th century Dutch masters, 18th and 19th century English Romantics, French Impressionist painter Boudin, and unparalleled contemporary maritime painters complement the finest museum-quality ship models on the West Coast, including the Marple Models: nine exquisite, highly detailed scratch-built warships; and intricate “bone models” carved by French soldiers held captive during the early 19th century Napoleonic wars. The Upper Deck hosts interactive contemporary exhibits, featured temporary exhibitions, art receptions, and engaging Third Thursday lectures.

Museum windows look out over the Channel Islands Harbor’s passing sailboats and gorgeous views. The Channel Islands National Park sits just offshore, and the sea lions on the dock out front add tremendous character to the traffic stream. Visitors are invited to view the art on their own or take advantage of the museum’s knowledgeable, free guides.

We have created a unique presence at the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, CA, which celebrates the essence of everything maritime, and we invite you to share the adventure on the high seas with us!

Mystic Whaler

The Mystic Whaler is a representation of a late 19th-century cargo two-masted schooner. She was built in 1967 in Florida and designed by V.B. Crockett. The 110-ft tall ship now calls Oxnard home and sits right behind the Channel Islands Maritime Museum on the Channel Islands harbor. *Mystic Whaler offers educational programs, public day sails and deck tours on select weekends. Check calendar for dates and times.

Oxnard Historic Farm Park

Home to two of the oldest buildings on the Oxnard Plains, Oxnard Historic Farm Park shares the history and humble beginnings of the area’s early settlers. In 1869 Gottfried Maulhardt and his wife Sophie, immigrants from Germany, began leasing land from Christian Borchard. Using bricks that came from a kiln operating near the Santa Clara River Maulhardt built the 1869 Brick Residence/Winery and when the first lumberyard opened in Port Hueneme the following year, he built the 1870s Victorian style farmhouse, both have watched as fields of barley, lima beans and sugar beets slowly gave way to roadways, residential communities and schools.

Recognized by the national register of historic places the park traces its origins to 1867. The park displays nine historic tractors, numerous plows and other farm equipment including two vintage Lima Bean threshers. Entering the park through a Chumash garden, one is free to walk around the park appreciating the hard work, cooperation and innovations that helped shape the community we have today.