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!

Murphy Auto Museum

The Murphy Auto Museum features an impressive display of over 50 antique cars, early classics, street rods and Packards. New home for the Gold coast Modular Railroad Club. Open Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am to 4 pm.

The Mullin Automotive Museum

The Mullin Automotive Museum is an homage to the art deco and the machine age – eras that produced exquisite art and magnificent automobiles. The museum is home to the finest Historic French automobiles from Bugatti to Voisin as well as significant and representative decorative art from the 1920s and 1930s. Many of the cars displayed have won prestigious awards at Concours d’Elegance throughout the world. Also on view are famous French race cars, many of them past winners of historic races such as the Grand Prix de Pau and Le Mans. The French Curves Collection exemplifies the zenith of the French automobile. The collection includes some of the most beautifully styled and amazingly engineered French-built cars covering several decades. The collection features Bugatti, Delage, Delahaye, Hispano Suiza, Talbot-Lago and Voisin. Museum is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm.

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.