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Maritime Museum Presents 'Masterpieces in Miniature'
- When Ongoing until Monday, May 31, 2010
- Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Where Maritime Museum , San Diego
- Age limit All ages
- Cost $7 - $12
- Buy Tickets
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"Masterpieces in Miniature" is on exhibit in the Gould-Eddy Gallery of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, September 5, 2009 – May 31, 2010.
This fascinating exhibit further demonstrates the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s reputation as a place for the display of superbly crafted ship models. The visitor will see on display over forty miniature ships – some as much as 200 years old. The artists represented are model builders considered to be among the finest in the world – among them Donald McNarry and Lloyd McCaffery.
This is truly a unique opportunity to view their works, as many of the models are held in private collections and have never before been seen by a broad audience. The scale employed and attention to detail is what makes these models things of wonder. Imagine being able to hold an accurately constructed miniature of "HMS Victory" in the palm of your hand!
The exhibit also includes periodic demonstrations from modelers, a video of how to build a ship-in-a-bottle, and interpretative panels to give visitors of all ages an appreciation for these great works of art.
Directions:
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is located on Harbor Drive near the corner of Ash Street just a few blocks West of interstate 5. From interstate 5 North or South take the "Airport" exit. Look for signs on the freeway and after exiting on to surface streets that read "Embarcadero-Maritime Museum." They will direct you to the museum.
Street Address:
Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Hours of Operation:
Open every day of the year
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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