Information and Driving Directions

The Museum is located in San Pedro (Berth 84 in the Port of Los Angeles), at the foot of 6th Street in John S. Gibson Park. The park includes monuments to the US Navy heavy cruiser LOS ANGELES, and the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial. The Pacific Electric Red Car is Back! And it stops in front of the Museum!

Hours and Driving Directions:

The Los Angeles Maritime Museum is located approximately 20 miles south of the Los Angeles International Airport. From the freeways, take 110 South [Harbor Freeway] to the Harbor Boulevard off ramp, and turn right onto Harbor Boulevard. Go one mile to 6th Street, and turn left. 

Note: Due to the waterfront construction project, the parking lot located between the Museum and the Fire Station is now closed.

Free parking will be available in the lot across the street from Acapulco Restaurant, south of the Museum.

Parking for disabled visitors will continue to be available at the Red Car Station.

MUSEUM HOURS:

Group tours are available by appointment. Adults $3.00, Youth and Senior Citizens $1.00, Children Free.

The museum is A.D.A. - accessible.

Enjoy a virtual tour on Armchair Traveler on youtube.com!


Note to researchers: Our research library and archives are open by appointment. Please contact the librarian at 310-548-7618 extension 215 to plan your visit.  You may also wish to visit our links page to access other collections of local interest.

Note: If using Google Maps or other website to obtain driving directions, enter our address as "600 Sampson Way, San Pedro CA 90731". Google Maps does not recognize berth numbers.

 

• Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm
• Last entry is 4:30 pm.
• Closed Mondays