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Enjoy a Cruise in Humboldt Bay!
The humboldt bay maritime museum was founded in 1977. William Zerlang, a long time collector of marine artifact, and a group of colleagues sought to establish a local museum to preserve the rich maritime heritage of the entire humboldt bay region. Today the museum serves members, visitors and researchers throughout the nation.
The Mission - The museum seeks to identify, collect, preserve and interpret artifacts, photographs, library archives and materials relating principally to the maritime history of california's north coast. we also strive to promote, educate, and assist the public in understanding and appreciating maritime heritage and local culture
Special Collections - With over 20,000 digitally scanned photographs, art and other paper mediums, artifacts donated and collected over a period of decades, including, but not limited to shipwreck artifacts, 4th order fresnel lens and small skiffs. the museum owns two Floating vessels. the 1910 motor vessel madaket, which has been lovingly restored and is coast guard certified to carry passengers. The second is the 1917 fishing vessel stephanie which is undergoing restoration. From shipwrecks to shipbuilding to lighthouses to ferry launches to first explorers to ship models, the museum has something for everyone!
After visiting the museum take a 75-Minute Narrated Cruise! Step Aboard! Learn the history of Humboldt Bay during an 8.5-mile cruise along the shores of the bay while the captain explains local history, industries, activities, points of interest and wildlife. Seals are sure to be seen along with migratory birds, the Fishermen's Statue and the iconic Carson Mansion. https://humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com/madaket-cruises.html
So come visit us soon when in California and learn about the historic Humboldt Bay in Samoa, CA. MUSEUM HOURS: Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. https://humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com/index.html
