Welcome to the Channel Islands Maritime Museum Online Press Room
Listed and featured here are press releases about upcoming events and exhibitions, pertinent information and announcements by the museum, as well articles and mentions written by other news sources about CIMM.
The mission of the Museum is to provide a rewarding museum experience based on the age of sail and to enhance the understanding of our rich maritime heritage through world-class maritime art, unique ship models, dynamic exhibits, and educational programs.
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Channel Islands Maritime Museum
3900 Bluefin Circle
Oxnard, CA 93035
805-984-6260
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PRESS MENTIONS
ATE * DRANK * SAW, VCS Eats Issue 32 - VC Star - August 23, 2017
3rd Time A Charm! Record-Breaking Ticket Sales at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum Chowderfest 2017 - Citizen's Journal - August 20, 2017
Maritime museum recruiting new volunteers - VC Star - August 19, 2017
Ever-growing Chowderfest will be Saturday at Channel Islands Maritime Museum - VC Star - August 17, 2017
Shark Week, Every Week - VC Reporter - August 9, 2017
From the Tree to the Sea boat show put classic wooden boats on display for Father's Day - KEYT-TV - June 18, 2017
Channel Islands Maritime Museum Hosts Student Art Exhibit Citizen's Journal - April 10, 2017
Art Comes Alive! event helps Channel Islands Maritime Museum celebrate 26th anniversary KEYT-TV - February 20, 2017
Life imitates art at museum's historical event - VC Star February 18, 2017
Veteran's letters to home on display - VC Star January 10, 2017
Interview with CIMM Curator Kate Crouse on new exhibit "Love Letters Home" - Locals Only - News Talk 1590 KVTA January 8, 2017
Channel Island’s Maritime Museum Offers “Groups Only” Days for Customized Events - Citizen's Journal January 5, 2017
Shells: Oxnard displays nature's architectural wonder - VC Star October 24, 2016
Replica of Cabrillo's galleon sailing into Oxnard - VC Star September 12, 2016
THE SAN SALVADOR SAILS AGAIN | Galleon replica to dock at Channel Islands Harbor - VC Reporter September 7, 2016
Silver Strand shipwreck back in the spotlight - VC Star August 26, 2016
Local restaurants earn bragging rights for winning Chowderfest in Oxnard - VC Star July 31, 2016
Chowderfest at Channel Islands Harbor is just what it sounds like - VC Star July 25, 2016
Learn the secrets of local shipwreck La Jenelle VC Star July 14, 2016
Restaurants to compete for title of “Ventura County’s Best Chowder” at Chowderfest 2016 - Citizen's Journal July 12, 2016
Maritime Museum plans hosts reception for whale sculptor - VC Reporter May 27, 2016
Coastal Oxnard - Coronado Lifestyle April 2016
History on the High Seas - VC Reporter February 25, 2016
Channel Islands Maritime Museum Celebrates 25th Anniversary- Ventura County Star February 25, 2016
Fun Things to do in Oxnard with Kids (Passport 2 History): Look Who's Traveling (YouTube) December 21, 2015
Cover Story - Making Waves: Julia Chambers and the Cultural Revolution of Oxnard - Ventana Magazine December 2015 Issue
Channel Islands Maritime Museum Celebrates the 225th Birthday of the Auxiliary Coast Guard - Ventura County Star August 3, 2015
California: Oxnard maritime museum awash in art - Los Angeles Times November 10, 2014
A treasure close by - Santa Barbara News January 1, 2014
A Tall Order - LA Times October 30, 1997
Ship Shapers : Museum Guild's Model Builders Take History Into Their Own Hands - LA Times February 24, 1997
PRESS RELEASES
CIMM Speaker Series on August 16 explores the truth about sharks in Southern California - July 31, 2017
Speaker Series on July 19 explorers International SeaKeerper's Society - June 15, 2017
2-Day Watercolor Workshop to be held at CIMM with exhibiting artist, Daven Anderson - June 9, 2017
CIMM Welcomes artist Daven Anderson for summer exhibition - June 7, 2017
CIMM Grants free access to Active Duty Military Personnel and their facilities as part of the Blue Star Military Program - June 2, 2017
CIMM to host prestigious exhibition of juried artists from the American Society of Marine Artists – May 8 through June 24, 2017 April 17, 2017
Channel Islands Maritime Museum welcomes new Executive Director April 3, 2017
CIMM Invites the Community for a Strategic Planning Session on April 12 March 29, 2017
Edison International $10,000 Grant Awarded to CIMM for Third Thursday Free Admission and Education Program February 23, 2017
Art Comes Alive at CIMM February 18 & 19 January 30, 2017
New Docent Class at CIMM to Begin March 6, 2017 January 23, 2017
December is Model Month at CIMM November 8, 2016
Starting October 1, 2016, CIMM will be Available for Exclusive Access to the Museum on Tuesdays and Wednesdays August 29, 2016
New Docent Class at CIMM to Begin September 12, 2016 August 22, 2016
CIMM Grants FREE Museum access to active duty military personnel and their families as part of the Blue Star Museum Program June 29, 2016
Exhibit to open at CIMM - LA JENELLE: Recovered Relics From A Local Legend June 23, 2016
CIMM Earns 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence June 17, 2016
The EVENT of the Ventura County Summer: CHOWDERFEST 2016 June 6, 2016
Ed Cristal: Retrospective- Life and Work of the Artist Explored in New Exhibit April 19, 2016
25th Annual High School Art Exhibition February 24, 2016
World Affairs Councils of America-California Central Coast: Dinner & Lecture March 7, 2016
Art Comes Alive: Anniversary Weekend/Hey, Sailor! Pre-Valentine's Day Cocktail Party February 2, 2016
Discover "Art That Sails" Become a Volunteer at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum February 1, 2016
Tall Ships Moving to Channel Islands Harbor January 21, 2016
Floating Stories, Ancient Waves: The Moche Maritime Heritage