The Maritime Museum in San Diego, CA

Get on board for adventure and action at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, featuring one of the world's finest collections of historic ships. This collection of six includes the world's oldest active sailing ship, the Star of India, which is over 100 years old. Become a pirate for a day on board the HMS Surprise, where you will discover the museum's Pirates of the Pacific exhibit of artifacts, pictures and hands-on activities. The museum features five other permanent exhibits paying homage to the major themes of maritime history. Guests can also take a ride through the San Diego harbor on the still functioning Harbor Pilot boat.