Channel Islands Maritime Museum

Pulled from the Brink of Extinction!

CIMMs newest exhibition by Ventura based artist d truthsayer is now on view in our Pop-up Gallery. Exploring themes of environmental resilience and the fragile balance between loss and restoration. This exhibit features images showcasing hide & seek glimpses of threatened animals, made from materials found in their natural environment.

Join us at the museum THIS Saturday (March 28, 4:30-6pm) as we celebrate the opening of this remarkable show with an artist reception.

Guests will have the opportunity to experience these works up close, enjoy light refreshments as well as meet the artist and tour the museum.

Admission for this reception is FREE.

You will not want to miss this event!

Read more: https://www.cimmvc.org/post/new-exhibition-at-cimm-pulled-from-the-brink-of-extinction

👀Look who stopped by the museum for a visit💙

This stunning Great Blue Heron was spotted perusing our parking lot just in front of the museum this weekend! It reminded us that art isn’t the only beauty waiting to be discovered here in the harbor!

Come explore the museum, take a stroll along the waterfront and see what surprises wait in store - You never know what you’ll see or who you’ll meet 🦭🪶

We are thrilled to announce the opening of a brand new exhibition at CIMM - La Aqua Vida, featuring works by Thomas Hardcastle & Carmen Lamp.

The exhibition, open now through March 30, blends images of breathtaking underwater sea life with extraordinary seascapes creating a unique and beautiful experience.

This Saturday, Feb 21st from 4:30-6pm we will celebrate these artists at a reception here at CIMM. Admission is free for the reception and there will be a drawing for some fantastic prizes! See you there!

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Vida La Aqua: A Celebration of Coastal and Underwater Worlds Experience La Aqua Vida, our newest exhibition at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum open now through March 30, 2026!